The temperatures are dropping, the weather is getting cold,
and soon the only thing on your mind will be how to stay warm. Rather than to
spend most of the winter cooped up inside, stop on by Salsa Puerto Rican and Latin
Restaurant for some great food, fun, and music. In the meantime, if you’re
interested in learning how some Mexicans and Latinos celebrate during the holiday
season, continue reading.
Las Posadas
Originating in Spain, this popular Catholic tradition is
still celebrated in Guatemala and Mexico to this day. Posadas starts in a few
days (December 17th) and runs until Christmas Eve (December 24th).
This tradition includes a reenactment of Joseph and Mary searching for a safe
shelter where she could rest and give birth to Jesus.
Piñata
Piñatas are not just for children’s birthday parties. They
serve a religious purpose too. These piñatas are made of papier-mâché (paper
mache) and designed to resemble seven-pointed stars. Each point of the star is a
representation of the seven major sins. Once strung up, a song is sung as children
are blindfolded so they can take turns swinging at the piñatas, trying to destroy
them (sins) to earn the blessings (candy and toys) inside. This is a
representation of how God forgives and blesses his believers.
Nacimientos
Also known as Nativity Scenes, this one tradition that is still
widely practiced all across Latin America. In some countries, such as Peru,
Mexico, and Paraguay, the locals really show out when setting decorations to
show their interpretations of the birth place of Jesus (nativity scene) in and
around their homes and churches. It is not uncommon to see minuscule-sized nativity
scenes and life-sized ones. Some are Peru figurines that are carved by Quechua
Indians.
These are not the only holiday traditions that are practiced
in modern Latin and Puerto Rican cultures, there are many more. Whether you enjoy
participating in these traditions or are looking to start a new one, don’t forget
to include Salsa Puerto
Rican and Latin Cuisine in the mix. Visit us whenever you’re in the mood
for something tasty to eat and drink. Call us at (615)
401-9316 for reservations or just stop on by.
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