We share African and Caribbean folktales for the enjoyment of those young and young at heart, both at "home" and living in the African/Caribbean diaspora. Stories are retold by our storyteller Kesha Christie, the founder of Talkin' Tales. Our culture has a rich oral tradition and we seek to preserve it by educating and entertaining audiences with stories passed down from generation to generation.
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episode 25: Caribbean Holiday Traditions - Part 1
We have a number of similarities as to how the Holidays are celebrated in the Caribbean in our celebration is very different form North America. Our focus is on Family Faith and food.
In Puerto Rico they celebrate Three Kings Day. This Latin American tradition celebrates the gospel account regarding the Three Kings visiting baby Jesus, each with unique their gifts.
In the Bahamas they celebrate The Junkanoo Festival. The annual festival takes place on December 26 (Boxing Day) and New Year’s Day. The locals dress up in masks and traditional, colorful costumes and parade through the streets.
In Mexico they celebrate Las Posadas a nine-night event, from December 16-24. The celebration honors Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem, and Mary’s birth to baby Jesus. Every evening of the festival children dress as angels or shepherds, a procession through the town reciting scriptures and singing Christmas carols.
reference - https://stories.cheapcaribbean.com/caribbean-holiday-traditions/
Stories retold in this Episode:
The brave little Ant and the Goat - Puerto Rico
Why the snake have a Clift tongue and crawls on its belly - Bahamas
We will be highlight Caribbean Holiday Traditions for the month of December. Let's get into the holiday spirit
Walk Good!