Christmas in Puerto Rico is finally winding down after nearly two months. Yesterday was Three Kings Day which marks the official end of the holiday season. Three kings (or Reyes Magos) would more closely translate to the three wisemen. This is the time when kids put grass in a shoe box in the evening for the camels that carry the kings to their houses bringing even more presents and adults go out to party some more.

The season of fireworks and fiestas may be drawing to a close, but the party spirit of the island never truly ends. I’ve never lived somewhere that values happiness, “compartiendo” and “gozando” so much as here!

This time of year you can say “Felicidades”  anywhere you go -Happy Holidays

In the middle of December we were driving home and saw both sirens and lights flashing from the police. Generally the police here are very laid back and you will rarely hear any actual official sirens so we wondered what in the world it could be. Well lo and behold there was a Rincón-wide night parade at 10pm. Every vehicle in the municipality’s fleet came out to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Even the school buses and the trash trucks were on display! They threw out little bags of candy every so often too. It was just so funny and awesome!

We’ve enjoyed the holiday season and getting swept up in all the festivities and parties. Everyone is in a social, happy mood. The tourists are in town and from what we hear it’s a good season for all the businesses that cater to them. Even the car rental agencies are running out of cars! I can see why…this time of year is just amazingly beautiful to be in Puerto Rico.

Palm trees, waves and 80 degrees in late December

We rang in the New Year with our band making our own noise. Such a fun group of talented people and an amazing creative outlet. I just love it! We even have a gig we’re preparing for coming soon!

In the Jam Space with La Banda currently sin nombre

Enjoying Rincon’s famous sunsets at the lighthouse park