Christmas, Christmas in Puerto Ricoextends beyond December 25.
The island proudly advertises that it has the “longest holiday season in the world,” according to Discover Puerto Rico.
On average, Holiday celebrations in Puerto Rico It lasts about 45 days, according to the source, and begins immediately after Thanksgiving, extending through mid-January.
The Christmas season in Puerto Rico usually lasts about 45 days. (Istock)
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The holiday season in Puerto Rico is full of rich traditions that families love.
One tradition Those who visit Puerto Rico You will be immediately noticed during the holiday season decorations.
In Puerto Rico, decorations are usually put up around Thanksgiving, and continue until the season ends in mid-January, with appropriate photo moments around every corner.
parandas, christmas carols, It is a holiday staple.
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Carolers choose the homes of family and friends to visit, usually starting around 10 p.m., where they perform aguinaldos (traditional Christmas songs), not only with their voices, but often with instruments as well, according to Discover Puerto Rico.
The group you start the chant with will probably not be the same group you end with.
In Puerto Rico, when carol singers visit a home, they often stop inside to have a conversation; Food and drink Before moving to the next residence.
Coquito is a popular drink enjoyed during the holiday season in Puerto Rico. Among the ingredients are coconut, vanilla and rum. (Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
Typically, the residences of the visited home will join the group of the next home, according to Discover Puerto Rico.
A night of singing with loved ones can last a long time, often extending into the early morning hours of the next day, according to the source.
The biggest day of the holiday season in Puerto Rico isn't actually Christmas, but the night before.
In Puerto Rico, December 24 is Nochibuena Day. On that day, loved ones gather to exchange gifts, chant hymns and have a great feast.
Many families will too Attend midnight mass On the day known as Misa di Gallo.
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After Christmas has passed, the celebrations continue in Puerto Rico.
Another big event in the holiday lineup is Three Kings Day on January 6, a holiday that “commemorates the visit the Three Wise Men made to Jesus after his birth,” according to Discover Puerto Rico.
On the eve of the day, children fill a shoebox with grass and leave it for the camels to eat while the Three Kings leave behind gifts, according to PuertoRico.com.
For a special Three Kings Day celebration, Juana Diaz is the place to go, hosting Puerto Rico's largest celebration of the holiday. Juana Díaz holds an annual festival and parade in honor of Three Kings Day that brings together more than 25,000 people each year, according to Discover Puerto Rico.
Gifts are primarily exchanged between loved ones on Christmas Eve in Puerto Rico. (Istock)
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Eight days later, Octavitas is held, a post-holiday celebration where families come together and celebrate one last time for the season.
The end of the holiday season is celebrated with the San Sebastian Street Festival.
This multi-day festival takes place in Old San Juan and is filled with live music, dancing, shopping and parades.
