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Dia de reyes 202112/19/2023 ![]() ![]() It is bound to be! I predict an economic boomlet here, after enough are vaccinated. My hope, also, and prediction (dare I?) for Mexico, is that there will be progressive improvement there. 20), as well as here at our tables, set for Rosca and chocolate caliente (gift of the Aztecs Kings to the world) ! Ojalá, (a little prayer to God, to Allah) that sanity and tradition may rule in Congress on January 6 (and on Jan. Hopefully, democracy in the US will not be among those fine traditions that dissipate. Nowadays, there is more than one Jesus-lots of Jesus-es to go around, sharing the hope, the wealth, the obligation! Traditions are great, and they do expand, change, as well as dissipate. Whomever gets the Baby Jesus inside the Rosca, must throw a tamalada party on Candelaria (Candle mass), February 2. This year, our family selected La Estación, in nearby Mission (with their service BC–“Before COVID”–similar to the café at the famous Parroquia, near the sea, in port city of Vera Cruz, Mexico, minus the tradition of tapping on the glass for service). Also popular, “Paris” bakeries in McAllen. A fine bakery, among others, is La Reynera, on Freddy Gonzalez (Chicano Viet Nam war Veteran) Boulevard. Right now, our more simple dilemma-as often-is where to purchase the Rosca, the “crown” of sweet bread, so traditional for the Day of the Kings. Here on Earth, here in little ’ol Edinburg, Rio Grande Valley, south Texas, life goes on, amid those political concerns, amid COVID-19 (hitting Hidalgo County hard!), amid economic set-backs. That also includes hope for peaceful, normal counting/formal approval of already decided votes for President-elect Biden. The point is, peoples of varied ethnicities and regions unify in hope. ![]() When Jesus, according to legend, encountered “Gentiles” (the “Three Kings,” one Black, one probably Arabic, one-White? More likely Asian, who knows?) The end of the “Twelve Days of Christmas!” Let’s celebrate, even if not of those traditions (strong in Mexico, Latin America-and strong, still, here in the Magic Valley of South Texas)! It will be our incredible joy to witness your contributions, presence, and participation on this important day.Epiphany! January 6. We look forward to receiving and rejoicing with a great multitude at Centro. Other community activities of the Tres Reyes include preparing hot chocolate, cleaning, labeling the gifts, delivering the toys, and organizing kids' activities. We invite volunteers, agency partners, and staff to participate by helping with setup or managing the logistics before, during, and after the celebrations. We are grateful that Tres Reyes has become an inclusive cultural celebration for Latinos and non-Latinos. The number of kids we serve increases yearly, becoming an authentic tradition in Dane County. It remains our goal to make families happy by distributing gifts.This celebration unifies generations, fosters bonds within families, and brings back memories of children and parents. At Centro, we acknowledge our organizational role of enhancing cohesion, joy, and love among families. ![]() Through this celebration, Centro honors the roots of the community while keeping traditions alive and celebrating the young ones. It remains a significant cultural identity of Latin Americans' heritage and traditions. Three Kings Day is one of the special days many Latin American Families celebrate. Despite the endless challenges that human beings face, it is critical to celebrate with great joy whenever happy moments come. ![]()
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