Passenger Panics After Receiving Candle on Turbulent Colombian Flight
A Polish traveler mistakenly feared for her life when flight attendants handed out candles, later learning it was part of a Colombian holiday tradition.
- Polish content creator Jula Vadini documented her confusion and fear after being handed an electronic candle during a flight in Colombia.
- The incident occurred on December 7, a day celebrated in Colombia as Little Candles Day, a religious tradition tied to the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
- Vadini, unfamiliar with the tradition, initially believed the candles were for praying during a potential crash, especially as turbulence struck shortly after.
- The language barrier added to her anxiety, as flight announcements were made in Spanish, which she did not understand.
- After safely landing, Vadini learned that the candles were part of a cultural celebration where each candle represents a wish, a custom she described as 'wholesome.'
New York Post 
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