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Feliz Dia de Reyes!Dia de los Reyes in Puerto Rico ( Three Kings Day 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. 
Art work by: Antonio Broccoli Porto Art Studio Porto 787 646 2753 332 Valles de torrimar Penthouse Studio F-308 Guaynabo, PR 00966 porto@studioporto.com |
| carolg |
artworklove the first piece of artwork you selected and your explanation. most of the kids in PR get the best of both worlds, santa and the Epiphany!carolg |
| The Professional |
I have to thank you Caliber for bring this beautiful art and the explanation on one of Puerto Ricos must beloved traditions. Better late than never, although, it's not realy late since yesterday was oficcially the last day of "las octavitas",  another 8 days of celebrations after the Three Kings Day.
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