If you’re ever visiting Puerto Rico during the months of November and December stores across the island will have available traditional jíbaro clothing. The jíbaro is a symbol of Puerto Rican pride, especially around the holidays. Children dress like jíbaros for school, church and community programs. I’ve dressed my tweenRead More →
The Puerto Rican roast pork or as it’s commonly known “lechón asado” is a staple in every menu across the island during the Christmas holiday. Served with arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas), guineos en escabeche (pickled green bananas), pasteles (similar to tamales), and ensalada de coditos (cold pasta salad) itRead More →
Three Kings Day is one of the most important celebrations in Puerto Rico.Read More →
Thanksgiving is over, and we’re gearing up for Christmas!!! Where is the best place to celebrate Navidades? Simple…. Puerto Rico! This little island has the best Christmas celebration in the world!Read More →
In the middle of the night, many Puerto Ricans during the holiday season gather together with musical instruments and sneak up at the doorway of unsuspecting homes to give them a “parranda!” ♫♫♫♫ ¡Asalto! ¡Te traigo esta trulla pa’ que te levantes! ¡Te traigo esta trulla pa’ que teRead More →
Although we’re living in the US little one has been fortunate enough to celebrate a Noche Buena in Puerto Rico. Noche Buena is celebrated on Christmas Eve (December 24th) with a huge family gathering, food, music, singing aguinaldos Navideños (similar to Christmas carols), and at midnight everyone goes to the MisaRead More →