While our neighbors prepared for the arrival of Santa Claus, our Christmas was all about Baby Jesus! Instead of putting up a tree đ or winter village to decorate, our familyâs priority was the Nativity, front and center.
Some have had their Niño JesĂșs for generations (and some even have different changes of clothes for him!).
While our classmates were preparing for Santaâs arrival đ đœ and getting tucked into bed reading âTwas the Night Before Christmas,â our parents made us stay up until midnight đ because we absolutely had to go to Misa de Gallo đ
Only then could when we finally kiss the baby Jesus in his manger and enjoy a fancy piece of chocolate before bed.
As âSilent Nightâ and âJingle Bell Rockâ is blasting in other homes, we had âMi Burrito Sabaneroâ đ¶on repeat.
Some families have kids writing letters to Santa đ some have them leaving a shoe đ out for Los Reyes Magos. Luckily, as Latinos we donât have to choose between traditions. We can have our fancy Nochebuena chocolate, and eat it too!
