Coming from a Puerto Rican and Dominican backround i have always celebrated Christmas and then 3 Kings day!
I dont plan on letting this tradition go, I want to teach my Children all the traditions i grew up on..
Of course Christmas is first where they will get whatever mommy and daddy santa brings them which of course is the norm. On January 6th we will celebrate 3 Kings Day [Los Reyes Magos].. Not sure if most of you know what it is. But here goes my best interpretation of it.
Dia de los Reyes in Puerto Rico
The Feast of the Three Kings also known as the Epiphany takes place every year on January 6th. It is an intricate part of Puerto Rican folklore. Traditionally, this day is very important, especially for children, for it is on this eve that they will receive their gifts. On the feast of the Epiphany, the Three kings visited the newly born Christ Child in Bethlehem bearing him gifts. This tradition is repeated and reflected in present day with the belief that on this eve the 3 Kings will visit every good child to deliver them gifts. Tradition states that on the Eve of the Epiphany children collect hay, straw or grass and place it in boxes or containers under their beds. This gesture is a gift of food for the Kings' Horses while they rest in between deliveries. Note:(we have no Camels in PR). If a child is good for the past year he will receive candies, sweets or toys. If the child was misbehaved or naughty he would instead find a lump of dirt or charcoal in his box. This tradition is much older than that of Santa's visit on Christmas Eve.
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Do you really put straw under your bed?
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