The desserts are eaten cold. People like to drink 'coquito' a drink like eggnog made with rum! Guests often bring the desserts. It's a bit like April Fools day where people try to trick each other. But in the town of Hatillo there's an old custom of a carnival on that day. Men dressed as King Herod's soldiers 'kidnap' children and people have to give the soldiers sweets and candy to get the children back!
When the clock strikes midnight, it's traditional to eat a grape on each chime for good luck! Then everyone hugs each other and people celebrate the new year letting off fireworks and firecrackers and honk their car horns! People then like to listen to a traditional poem called 'El Brindis del Bohemio' A Bohemian Toast which is played on the radio. Epiphany is also a popular celebration in Puerto Rico. Children also hope that they be left gifts by the Wisemen and leave fresh grass in shoeboxes under their beds for the King's camels to eat.
The date holds significance for those who practice the Christian faith. December 28 : This is the Day of the Holy Innocents and commemorates the day that King Herod ordered the slaying of male children in Bethlehem. Special masses are held on this day. In the town of Hatillo, a carnival of sorts of held.
Men dress as Herod's soldiers and fake kidnapping the town's kids. People then give the faux-soldiers treats and candy to get their children back.
December 31 : New Year's Eve is a time of new beginnings throughout the world, and in Puerto Rico, legend says that anyone who can eat 12 grapes during the chimes announcing the New Year will have good luck.
It is even broadcast across the country's radio stations. This is a day when children will leave cut grass or hay beneath the Christmas tree as a gift for the tired camels. Gifts get left for children on this evening. Throughout the day, the Governor's Mansion in San Juan is open to the public with refreshments, music, decorations, and toys for the children. December 15th-December 24th: Dates where Misa de Aguinaldos are held. Misa de Aguinaldos are special Catholic masses.
Festive Foods Food is a vital part of the holiday traditions of many countries, including Puerto Rico. Decorations for the Season 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. Adding Puerto Rican Traditions to Your Home It is easy to add Puerto Rican holiday traditions to your home, whether you are celebrating your own unique culture or embracing a new one.
Try traditional foods as part of your holiday menu, such as coconut custard, rum cake, or pork dishes. Go caroling with family members and friends, and include some Latin-inspired carols as part of the music. Send Christmas cards with a Caribbean flair and wish everyone "Feliz Navidad. During the holiday season, play festive traditional Puerto Rican music. A Colorful and Vibrant Culture of Cheer and Festivity From festive music to lengthy celebrations to rich foods, Christmas traditions in Puerto Rico are heavily influenced by several religious and cultural factors.
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