Legend tells us that Baltazar died soon after in the presence Baltazar wasĪlso rumored to have brought many other expensive gifts and treasuresĪlong. It is also used in medicine and as a perfume. Of the holy ointment, Exodus 30:23, and of the embalming substance. Was a precious comodity in the Middle East. His gift was myrrh, a precious and aromatic resin that comesįrom the bark of thorny African trees and symbolized suffering. Melchor’s figure goes before the other Kings in a manger scene. Saint Melchor’s feast day is January 7th. It is rumored that Melchor brought many other Not coined until after the reign of King David, was an article of commerceĪnd was sold by weight. Temple and was plentiful in the time of David and Solomon. His gift was gold which was much used by the Hebrews for the Melchor had a long white beard and wore elegant crimson He was the oldest of the Magi and was a smallĪnd gentle man. Three Kings Day, the Octavas and Octavitas are celebrated. The tradition of Los Reyes Magos in Puerto Under their beds now empty of grass but filled with gifts. Relatives bring the children the boxes left Later in the day a holiday dinner is prepared and friends and relatives The joy and the laughter of happy children enjoying their new bikes, Los Reyes arrive and quietly leave their gifts for the children while Or any tale-tale signs of the Kings’ arrival. On this night children sleep lightly listeningįor any strange noises, whispers, or maybe sounds of the camels’ hooves, Good all year and if the children are awake they bypass the house. The Reyes only come if the child has been Uncles and friends ask children to put a box under their bed too «wish list» is placed on top of the grass. Put in a shoe box under their bed for the camels to eat. (the Eve of Three Kings Day) Puerto Rican children cut grass to The day in which the Magi arrived bearing gifts for the Christ child.Įven to this day in Hispanic countries throughout the world, JanuaryĦ is the day that children receive their Christmas gifts, in commemoration January 6 is called Epiphany and is traditionally For centuries Puerto RicanĬhildren have celebrated Los Reyes in the same manner as their grandparentsĭid when they were children. After dinner make it a tradition to singĪrrive before dawn on January 6th. Take pictures of yourĬhildren with their boxes. Have a specialĪnd festive Día de Reyes meal that day. Put a small gift from Los Reyes in the box once theyįall asleep - and don’t forget to throw out the grass. Have the kids cut grass or greenery on January 5th and put it in a box After Christmas put a Reyes statueĪs a centerpiece on your dinning room table so the kids know - it’sĬelebrate it Puerto Rican style, that is…. Fiesta de reyes magos en puerto rico: Día de Reyes | Discover Puerto Rico Los Reyes
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