Caribbean Holiday Traditions - Part 1

<p>We have a number of similarities as to how the Holidays are celebrated in the Caribbean in our celebration is very different form North America. &nbsp;Our focus is on Family Faith and food.</p> <p>In Puerto Rico they celebrate <a href="http://www.puertorico.com/blog/celebrating-three-kings-day">Three Kings Day</a>. This Latin American tradition celebrates the gospel account regarding the Three Kings visiting baby Jesus, each with unique their gifts.</p> <p>In the Bahamas they celebrate The Junkanoo Festival. &nbsp;The annual festival takes place on December 26 (Boxing Day) and New Year’s Day. &nbsp;The locals dress up in masks and traditional, colorful costumes and parade through the streets.</p> <p>In Mexico they celebrate <em>Las Posadas&nbsp; a </em>nine-night event, from December 16-24. &nbsp;The celebration honors Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem, and Mary’s birth to baby Jesus. Every evening of the festival children dress as angels or shepherds, a procession through the town reciting scriptures and singing Christmas carols.</p> <p>reference - https://stories.cheapcaribbean.com/caribbean-holiday-traditions/</p> <p>Stories retold in this Episode:</p> <p>&nbsp;The brave little Ant and the Goat - Puerto Rico</p> <p>Why the snake have a Clift tongue and crawls on its belly - Bahamas</p> <p><br></p> <p>We will be highlight Caribbean Holiday Traditions for the month of December. &nbsp;Let's get into the holiday spirit</p> <p><br></p> <p>Walk Good!</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>