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  2. Holiday Traditions in Puerto Rico
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    … The parrandas navideñas are one of the favorite holiday traditions in Puerto … in having the longest holiday season in the world. On the Island,  la Navidad  lasts around 45 days, starting right … extending through mid-January, and culminating with the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián , also known as la …

    People ring in the new year with sparkles and smiles
  3. How to Make Coquito
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    … You can find it all around the Island, but homemade  coquito  is the preferred version. How … and ending in mid-January with the celebration of the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián. And, although we don’t …

    Coquito glasses are decorated with cinnamon sticks.
  4. 5 Unique Reasons Why Puerto Rico is a Top Holiday Destination
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    … 5 Unique Reasons Why Puerto Rico is a Top Holiday Destination Nothing really compares to Christmas in Puerto … worldwide, but no one does Navidad like Puerto Rico. The Island celebrates the longest holiday season in the world, … Discover Five Favorite Puerto Rican Holiday Recipes  The Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián mark the end of Christmas …

    House decorated with holiday lights.
  6. Holiday Festivals and Events in Puerto Rico
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    … especially during the Holidays.  It is the most wonderful time of the year, and Puerto Rico is full of … with the lighting ceremonies in town squares across the Island.    Stay in the know from north to south and east to … about the Puerto Rican Tradition of Three Kings Day The Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián mark the end of Christmas …

    People gather to celebrate festivals.
  7. Supporting Local Artisans and Makers: Where to Buy Locally Made Items
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    … A local artisan displays figurines and traditional masks known as vejigantes . … Local Artisans and Makers: Where to Buy Locally Made Items Traditional crafts, modern fashion, artwork — find … out on the perfect mix of fun and one-of-a-kind shopping. Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián The biggest party in Old …

    Local artisans display in Old San Juan
  8. Quiz: How Well Do You Know Puerto Rico?
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    … Quiz: How Well Do You Know Puerto Rico? This test will determine how i  Boricua you really are. Which of these was the Island’s original name? Borikén Porto Rico San Juan Bautista … New Year’s Eve Día de Reyes (Three Kings Day) Las Octavitas Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián What is Puerto Rico’s …

    People dance on a street in Old San Juan
  9. The Timeless Puerto Rican Tradition of Three Kings Day 
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    … Three Kings Day is considered one of the main celebrations during the holiday season … evening breeze rushes in, and children across the Island prepare to welcome the Wise Men into their homes.   … marks the beginning of Las Octavitas, and leads up to Las Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián , which starts a new cycle …

    View of the Three Wise Men carved in wood. Three Kings Day is considered one of the main celebrations during the holiday season in Puerto Rico.

    Three Kings Day is considered one of the main celebrations during the holiday season in Puerto Rico.
  10. Culture
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    … end there. Come see how welcoming and enchanting the Island’s culture is. Puerto Rico’s culture is a colorful … traditional masks known as vejigantes . San Juan’s famous Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian mark the official end to Puerto …

    group dancing in Old San Juan