The Feast of the Three Kings also known as the Epiphany takes place every year on January 6th. It is an intricate part of Puerto Rican folklore. Traditionally, this day is very important, especially for children, for it is on this eve that they will receive their gifts. On the feast of the Epiphany, the Three kings visited the newly born Christ Child in Bethlehem bearing him gifts. This tradition is repeated and reflected in present day with the belief that on this eve the 3 Kings will visit every good child to deliver them gifts. Tradition states that on the Eve of the Epiphany children collect hay, straw or grass and place it in boxes or containers under their beds. This gesture is a gift of food for the Kings' Horses while they rest in between deliveries. Note:(we have no Camels in PR). If a child is good for the past year he will receive candies, sweets or toys. If the child was misbehaved or naughty he would instead find a lump of dirt or charcoal in his box. This tradition is much older than that of Santa's visit on Christmas Eve.

Los Reyes Magos" you can order the poster of the above work in the Reyes Magos section of the gallery.

Below are some photos of an actual Dia de los Reyes Parranda that was held in Collores a Barrio of Humacao in the North east of Puerto Rico

Parranda (Puerto Rican Christmas Carols) for Three Kings Day with Los Tios in Collores, Humacao, Puerto Rico

Los Tios arrive

Singing in the Kitchen...getting closer to the food and drink!

Visiting the Cousin's House

Feliz Dia de los Reyes, January 6th, 2001, Barrio Collores,Humacao, PR.