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Every year, Puerto Ricans get ready to celebrate their Christmas traditions and customs, from food to music and even décor. Since the holiday season is not so much a sprint as it is a marathon, here are some traditions you should know to get in the spirit of the occasion:
20 lis 2019 · Beyond the typical family-style Christmas dinners, exchanging gifts and decorating the tree, which are also traditions in Puerto Rico, you can discover a unique holiday experience.
25 maj 2021 · Christmas trees, colored lights, and poinsettia plants are popular decorations during the holiday season in Puerto Rico, as are wooden carvings of different saints, The Three Kings, and the nativity scene. It is common to see lots of greenery dotting Puerto Rican homes in the month of December.
24 gru 2023 · These 10 unique Puerto Rican Christmas traditions make the holiday season on the island an unforgettable and joyful experience. From the delicious coquito to the lively parrandas, Puerto Rico’s Christmas traditions reflect the island’s vibrant culture and the warmth of its people.
It's traditional for families to go to the mass to celebrate Christmas. The main Christmas meal is normally 'lechón asado' (roast pork often cooked on a spit) served with 'arroz con gandules' (rice, pigeon peas and pork which is cooked in sofrito sauce), 'plátano' (plantains) and 'pasteles' (a dough made from mashed green bananas filled with ...
13 gru 2023 · Christmas Traditions with a Puerto Rican Twist. Festive carols, traditional holiday dishes, and colorful decor are all part of the Christmas season in Puerto Rico. But you’ll find a few unexpected twists! Singing for Coquito. Nights are anything but silent during the holiday season in Puerto Rico.