6 thoughts on “Is “El Dîa de los Reyes” a lost tradition among Puerto Ricans?”
some thoughts about the magi and the manger
i don’t know anything about this except that this is what is celebrated instead of christmas. the three kings are the magi who brought gifts for the child jesus. it is celebrated at the beginning of january, not at the end of december as christmas is. because christmas is so commercial, i have a desire to bring the magi back as the holiday to celebrate — at least privately and to reflect or meditate if you will on the kings who journeyed with gifts for this baby king in a manger. there is a quiet simplicity in giving that escapes the monstrous consumerism that has come to dominate our lives here in the states and now in Puerto RIco.
Foro de escritores Puertorriquenos
Saludos:
Acaba de aparecer una nueva edición del boletín de Los Escritores Puertorriqueños en el Extranjero. Revista Cibernética producida por escritores puertorriqueños contemporáneos para los puertorriqueños de hoy en día.
Si usted quiere disfrutar de una buena lectura de poesías, cuentos y ensayos inéditos en español que no podrá leer en ninguna otra parte y sentir ese gran orgullo de ser puertorriqueño lea la pagina de Los Escritores Puertorriqueños en el Extranjero en http://www.escritorespuertorriquenos.org/
Además te ofrecemos un foro para que expreses tus inquietudes y tu voz pueda ser escuchada por otros como tu, que tal vez tienen las mismas inquietudes y preocupaciones.
Léalo y recomiéndelo a su familiares, amigos y colegas.
Please recommend it to your family, friends, and associates.
In reaction to the commercialization of Christmas
In reaction to the commercialization of Christmas, I plan to forego the December 25 “celebration” completely and share gifts on January 6, Three Kings Day, in peace.
Reflect on this
Giving as an act of faith and faith as an act of giving. This is, I believe, the magic of the Three Kings.
Three Kings Day
The Three Kings Day tradition is alive and well at least in Puerto Rico. This day is bigger in terms of sales than Christmas. Malls and all kinds of stores are filled with people. Big traffic jams all over. The “lechoneras” filled with long lines. Even in the mountains along the “cordillera central”, where Three Kings were on hand to have their pictures taken with children.
The celebrations in Juana Diaz are a national observation as it were. With many families traveling to the town to join in the celebrations. Of course, the children and the kings being the focus. Interestingly, most parrandas are heard and seen during Three King’s day than in Christmas.
All children expects their gifts on that day. A week is given prior to going back to school to give children a chance to enjoy their toys.
The tradition of carved saints, born out of the Threee King’s Day celebration continues to be alive with many artisans.
This is one of the many national celebrations that continue to define us Puerto Ricans as a separate nation, unique and distinct. It is also evidence that we will never assimilate into the so called “American Nation”.
Interestingly in New York the celebration is present, although perhaps more with a nostalgic undertone.
But it is also a sign that we cling to our culture through “hell and high water”.
Los Reyes are celebrated every year in the Poconos by many of us families. We dress our husbands up as Los Reyes and tell the story of their journey. The children get gold coins (candy) or something from the Reyes then we dance the night away to our traditional salsa music. Every year in the poconos we celebrate los reyes at a family gathering/dance. We invite all the families/friends and they enjoy themselves and get to know the traditions and have a good time. Our kids look forward to this. Keep the Reyes alive!!!! Gracias
some thoughts about the magi and the manger
i don’t know anything about this except that this is what is celebrated instead of christmas. the three kings are the magi who brought gifts for the child jesus. it is celebrated at the beginning of january, not at the end of december as christmas is. because christmas is so commercial, i have a desire to bring the magi back as the holiday to celebrate — at least privately and to reflect or meditate if you will on the kings who journeyed with gifts for this baby king in a manger. there is a quiet simplicity in giving that escapes the monstrous consumerism that has come to dominate our lives here in the states and now in Puerto RIco.
Foro de escritores Puertorriquenos
Saludos:
Acaba de aparecer una nueva edición del boletín de Los Escritores Puertorriqueños en el Extranjero. Revista Cibernética producida por escritores puertorriqueños contemporáneos para los puertorriqueños de hoy en día.
Si usted quiere disfrutar de una buena lectura de poesías, cuentos y ensayos inéditos en español que no podrá leer en ninguna otra parte y sentir ese gran orgullo de ser puertorriqueño lea la pagina de Los Escritores Puertorriqueños en el Extranjero en http://www.escritorespuertorriquenos.org/
Además te ofrecemos un foro para que expreses tus inquietudes y tu voz pueda ser escuchada por otros como tu, que tal vez tienen las mismas inquietudes y preocupaciones.
Haga click en nuestro link http://www.escritorespuertorriquenos.org/ para visitarnos
Léalo y recomiéndelo a su familiares, amigos y colegas.
Please recommend it to your family, friends, and associates.
In reaction to the commercialization of Christmas
In reaction to the commercialization of Christmas, I plan to forego the December 25 “celebration” completely and share gifts on January 6, Three Kings Day, in peace.
Reflect on this
Giving as an act of faith and faith as an act of giving. This is, I believe, the magic of the Three Kings.
Three Kings Day
The Three Kings Day tradition is alive and well at least in Puerto Rico. This day is bigger in terms of sales than Christmas. Malls and all kinds of stores are filled with people. Big traffic jams all over. The “lechoneras” filled with long lines. Even in the mountains along the “cordillera central”, where Three Kings were on hand to have their pictures taken with children.
The celebrations in Juana Diaz are a national observation as it were. With many families traveling to the town to join in the celebrations. Of course, the children and the kings being the focus. Interestingly, most parrandas are heard and seen during Three King’s day than in Christmas.
All children expects their gifts on that day. A week is given prior to going back to school to give children a chance to enjoy their toys.
The tradition of carved saints, born out of the Threee King’s Day celebration continues to be alive with many artisans.
This is one of the many national celebrations that continue to define us Puerto Ricans as a separate nation, unique and distinct. It is also evidence that we will never assimilate into the so called “American Nation”.
Interestingly in New York the celebration is present, although perhaps more with a nostalgic undertone.
But it is also a sign that we cling to our culture through “hell and high water”.
Los Reyes are celebrated every year in the Poconos by many of us families. We dress our husbands up as Los Reyes and tell the story of their journey. The children get gold coins (candy) or something from the Reyes then we dance the night away to our traditional salsa music. Every year in the poconos we celebrate los reyes at a family gathering/dance. We invite all the families/friends and they enjoy themselves and get to know the traditions and have a good time. Our kids look forward to this. Keep the Reyes alive!!!! Gracias