Puerto Rico holidays are spent with the family in dinners or party invitations from neighbors. Feasts with traditional food are cooked and given to friends and neighbors.
Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day
On this day, the homes in Puerto Rico are decorated with festive themes including colorful lights, banners, ribbons and more. During the night, the people gather to see fireworks, and firecrackers, and people eat grapes to bring luck to the next year.
Thursday, 6 January 2011: Epiphany
Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrating the presentation of Child Jesus to the Magi and His Baptism.
Friday, 22 April 2011: Good Friday
Good Friday marks the crucifixion of Christ. On this day, Christians offer prayers and ask forgiveness for their sins.
Sunday, 8 May 2011: Mother’s Day
Mother’s day is dedicated to all mothers and people bring gifts and flowers to their mothers.
Sunday, 19 June 2011: Father’s Day
Father’s day is dedicated to all fathers and children bring gifts to their fathers.
Thursday, 24 November 2011: Thanksgiving Day
Puerto Rico also celebrates Thanksgiving by spending time with their families at home and cooking traditional food and desserts as thanks for the blessings that they received for the year.
Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas Day
This Christian holiday is celebrated with carols and marks the birth of Jesus Christ.
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