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Chantal LaFortune's avatar

That’s such a beautiful tradition! In the traditional liturgical calendar (the one that the Latin Mass uses today), the Christmas season doesn’t end until Candlemas. Like your grandmother, my family and I keep all our Christmas decorations up through Candlemas. It’s an excuse to enjoy them for longer and it’s keeping traditional Catholicism alive, so I consider it a win all around.

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The Casual Writer's avatar

My family did not always have a Rosca de Reyes, since this tradition is not really found in Cuban homes. However, my parents always saved one of our Christmas gifts for Los Tres Reyes. Even if it was a school day, we'd take a minute to unwrap a gift from the three kings.

I have tried to make a rosca myself, and oh boy I was way over my head! 😅 Now I try to just buy one from a local store.

As for the Christmas decorations, they are put away usually the weekend after Los Tres Reyes.

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