Going back to the biblical story, the kings first arrived in the great city of Jerusalem. We encounter people who have left their country in search of a better life, looking for a place where they can live, study and work productively and safely. We have to be open to see what others may not see, feel what others may not feel, and discover what is hidden.Īs Pope Francis tells us, it’s necessary “to journey to the peripheries” in our own life, deal with problems we don’t want to deal with, overcome our fears, become more sensitive to the human suffering around us, and be more fraternal.Īs residents of the San Diego-Tijuana border region, we see firsthand the joys, dreams and tears that countless people experience as they pass through. To do this, it’s essential to leave our comfort zone and begin to walk. Just like the kings had to set out to find God, we’re reminded that we also must set out to find Him. The day, however, is not just a celebratory one. 2, Día de la Candelaria, or Candlemas Day.ĭía de Reyes is another joyous opportunity to come together with family and friends to eat and sing. Whoever gets the slice with the figurine is believed to be blessed and therefore has to host a fiesta, complete with tamales and atole, on Feb. The highlight of the rosca is the figurine of the infant Jesus hidden somewhere in the dough. The rosca is a holiday bread, shaped like a crown, decorated with colorful dried fruits, its “jewels.” The rosca symbolizes the infinity of God’s love, with no beginning or end. ![]() Before going to sleep the night before, children usually leave a shoe with a wish list and in the morning, they will find the gifts that “the Kings” brought.Ī traditional part of this feast day is sharing the rosca de Reyes, or “wreath of kings,” with family and friends. Rather, it is the Three Kings who bring the gifts on Jan. Children in Latin America don’t receive gifts from Santa Claus (although in border cities this is becoming more common) on Dec.
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