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15 gru 2023 · Explore the vibrant Christmas traditions in Puerto Rico! From Three Kings Day to savory holiday dishes, discover what makes a Puerto Rican Christmas special.
The eight days after Three Kings Day are known in Puerto Rico as las octavitas, an extension of Christmas were people keep throwing parties and going on parrandas. Originally, the octavitas were parties of a religious nature and were used to glorify the Magi and Jesus with songs.
2 sty 2024 · Did you know that Puerto Rico is home to one of the world’s longest Christmas celebrations? This Caribbean gem transforms the traditional December festivity into an almost two-month-long...
Christmas in Puerto Rico. Songs and singing are very popular at Christmas time in Puerto Rico. People like to go carol singing, known as Parrandas (also sometimes called Asalto or Trulla). Friends gather late in the evening (about 10pm) and visit different houses.
18 gru 2019 · The origins of pasteles, however, can be traced back several centuries to Spanish colonial times, before they became an essential Puerto Rican Christmas dish.
25 maj 2021 · Music is an essential part of many Christmas traditions in Puerto Rico. Not only do many religious masses include sacred carols, but traveling groups of parrandas will visit family members and friends while playing lively Latin and salsa carols on bongo drums, guitars, and other instruments.
20 lis 2019 · The hats usually come out during the holidays to honor the cultural history of Puerto Rico. It is common to find people sporting pavas during a parranda, which is a Puerto Rican version of Christmas caroling.
