A Reading of a Puerto Rican Christmas Story During Christmas by Candlelight

During Christmas by Candlelight, guests can enjoy various live music performances and storytimes. One book read on select nights is "Un coquí de Boriquén con los Reyes a Belén" by Armando Valdés and Lara Mercado.

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In many predominantly Catholic countries, children anticipate the arrival of the three Magi (Wise Men) on Three Kings' Day instead of or in addition to Saint Nicholas/Santa Clause on Christmas Eve. The holiday, also known as "Epiphany," is celebrated with various customs in places including Puerto Rico, Mexico, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Italy, Germany, and many other countries around the globe. For many children who celebrate the holiday, it is customary to leave hay/grass and water in a shoebox or shoes before going to bed on January 5th in hopes of receiving a gift in return from the Wise Men when they awake on January 6th.

Recorded and shared with permission from the publisher.