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candles and lanterns. In some
countries this special celebration
takes place on December 7th. It
is also known as El Dia de las
Luces (Day of the Lights).
Los villancicos de Navidad
(Christmas carols) – Differ-
ent countries have special folk
songs to celebrate Christmas.
In Puerto Rico such Christmas
songs are called “aguinaldos”.
La carta al niño Dios (Christmas
letter to Baby Jesus) – Latino
children write letters to el niño
instead of Santa Claus, even
though Santa Claus is growing
more and more popular with
each generation.
El nacimiento (The Nativity
Scene) – The nativity scene
plays a prominent role during
Christmas. It is usually placed
below the Christmas tree and it
can get quite elaborate.
Los Reyes Magos (The Three
Kings) – Even though the day
of the Three Kings falls in Jan-
uary, they are important players
during Christmas celebrations.
Decorar con pascuas (decorate
with poinsettia flowers) – Nat-
ural and artificial poinsettias
add the Christmas touch (toque
navideño) to homes and offices.
The First Nativity Scene
Was Created in 1223
Nativity buffs will also note that
the familiar cast of characters re-
lied upon today is not biblically
accurate
At some point in childhood,
many kids don a blue shawl or
fake beard and act out the nativ-
ity scene in front of doting par-
ents and grandparents. Whether
performed by children, set up as
little figurines in a home or in-
stalled as a life-size tableau in
front of a church, these scenes
are a staple of the Christmas
holidays. But when did this tradi-
tion begin?
Slate explores the history of the
nativity scene:
Blame St. Francis of Assisi, who
is credited with staging the first
nativity scene in 1223. The only
historical account we have of
Francis’ nativity scene comes