Book Review of Las Estrellas de los Reyes Magos

             Las estrellas de los Reyes Magos                    

By Tere Rodriguez-Nora

Review 

Con vivas ilustraciones y profundo mensaje, Benjamín descubre una tradición milenaria.

La historia comienza en una noche clara llena de estrellas cuando Benjamín distingue tres estrellas brillantes que centellean más que las otras. Cuando va a visitar a su abuelo, él le explica la historia mágica de las estrellas y la conexión entre la constelación de Orión y las tres estrellas de los Reyes.

Niño y abuelo dialogan acerca de la celebración tradicional y cómo sigue siendo similar hasta hoy en Hispanoamérica. Es costumbre preparar una caja de heno y agua para los camellos la noche antes de la gran fiesta ya que los reyes magos han recorrido una larga distancia. Los Reyes traen los regalos a los niños como ellos trajeron regalos una vez. 

La conversación termina con la esperanza de que esta tradición permanece para siempre.

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With vivid illustrations and thoughtful message, Benjamin discovers an ancient tradition.

The story begins in a clear night full of stars, Benjamin differentiates three in particular that twinkled more than the others. When he went to visit his grandfather, he explains him the magical story behind those stars and the connection between Orion Constellation and the Three Kings Stars.

Child and Grandfather dialogue about the traditional Spanish celebration and how it remains similar until today. It is a custom to prepare water and a box of hay for the camels the night before the Great feast since the Three Kings have traveled a long distance. The Kings bring the presents to the children as they brought presents once. 

The conversation ends hoping this tradition remains forever.

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The Three Kings Feast - La fiesta de los Tres Reyes Magos

 

Three Kings Day is celebrated after The Twelve Days of Christmas. Also known as Día de Los Reyes Magos or Epiphany. Observed on January 6th, but different churches recognize it on diverse dates. It evokes the biblical adoration of the Magi to the infant Jesus after his birth. 

Three Kings Day is celebrated after the Twelve Days of Christmas on January 6th. 

Read Mathew 2: 1-23

Some facts about Three Kings Day

*  The kings' names were Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar. ~Read Matthew 2~

*  They gave Jesus gold, frankincense and myrrh.

*  The kings brought their gifts in vessels called ciboria.

*  In Puerto Rico, Argentina, and other places, children leave hay for the camels.

*   In Spain, children leave letters to the kings.

*   In Mexico and some Hispanic communities often serve Rosca de Reyes. 
*   In diverse places the kids leave their boots for the Kings to leave presents.

Three King Cake or Rosca de Reyes

More Recipes and facts: https://luzdelmes.blogspot.com/2020/01/recetas-luzdelmes-rosca-de-reyes-three.html
Recipe: http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/01/gift-of-magi-bread.html

Three King Cake is a circular fruitcake inside which a small hidden statue of a baby Jesus. The person, who finds the child Jesus, must make a feast day of La Candelaria, which is on February 2^nd.  That day is invited the same group that was at Three Kings party and the guess brings tamales or Mexican pastries. 

Kids Activities for Three Kings Day

1. Coloring Three Kings Cards: Visit the link to print the design

http://www.coloring-pages-kids.com/religious/index.php

2. Cut and Paste Peace Card: Use old Christmas Cards

3. FREE Reading Activities from Lesson for Living

http://www.luzdelmes.com/ldm.php?ldm=learningactivities

Happy Three Kings Day!

El día de los Reyes Magos se celebra después de los doce días de Navidad. También conocido como Día de los Reyes Magos o Epifanía. Observado el 6 de enero, pero diferentes iglesias lo reconocen en fechas diversas. Evoca la adoración bíblica de los magos al niño Jesús después de su nacimiento. 

LEER MATEO 2: Día de los Reyes Magos.

Curiosidades: En algunos países como, Puerto Rico, Argentina, los niños acostumbran dejar pajas de heno y agua para los camellos de los Reyes Magos, y sus boticas o zapatos para que los Reyes los llenen de regalos.

Actividad infantil

Create your own Three Kings Crown.

Hacer Corona de Reyes: Trazar, Cortar, Abrir

Visita enlace para detalles

http://indulgy.com/post/cTeFY2DXM2/paper-plate-crown-craft-would-be-cute-to-mak

Y para los que dejan sus botitas esperando un regalo de los Reyes Magos... 

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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30413069-la-flor-del-dia-de-los-tres-reyes-magos

¡Feliz Día de los Reyes Magos!

Poemas y Reflexiones: www.luzdelmes.com

Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator

Member: FWA, MCBD Board of Advisors,  Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016 

The Three Kings Feast - La fiesta de los Tres Reyes magos

Three Kings Day is celebrated after The Twelve Days of Christmas. Also known as Día de Los Reyes Magos or Epiphany. Observed on January 6th, but different churches recognize it on diverse dates. It evokes the biblical adoration of the Magi to the infant Jesus after his birth. 

Three Kings Day is celebrated after the Twelve Days of Christmas

 on January 6th. 

Read Mathew 2: I - 12 

Some facts about Three Kings Day

*  The kings' names were Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar. ~Read Matthew 2~

*  They gave Jesus gold, frankincense and myrrh.

*  The kings brought their gifts in vessels called ciboria.

*  In Puerto Rico, Argentina, and other places, children leave hay for the camels.

*   In Spain, children leave letters to the kings.

*   In Mexico and some Hispanic communities often serve Rosca de Reyes. 
*   In diverse places the kids leave their boots for the Kings to leave presents.

Three King Cake or Rosca de Reyes

More Recipes and facts: https://luzdelmes.blogspot.com/2020/01/recetas-luzdelmes-rosca-de-reyes-three.html
Recipe: http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/01/gift-of-magi-bread.html

Three King Cake is a circular fruitcake inside which a small hidden statue of a baby Jesus. The person, who finds the child Jesus, must make a feast day of La Candelaria, which is on February 2^nd.  That day is invited the same group that was at Three Kings party and the guess brings tamales or Mexican pastries. 

Kids Activities for Three Kings Day

1. Coloring Three Kings Cards: Visit the link to print the design

http://www.coloring-pages-kids.com/religious/index.php

2. Cut and Paste Peace Card: Use old Christmas Cards

3. FREE Reading Activities from Lesson for Living

http://www.luzdelmes.com/ldm.php?ldm=learningactivities

Happy Three Kings Day!

El día de los Reyes Magos se celebra después de los doce días de Navidad. También conocido como Día de los Reyes Magos o Epifanía. Observado el 6 de enero, pero diferentes iglesias lo reconocen en fechas diversas. Evoca la adoración bíblica de los magos al niño Jesús después de su nacimiento. 

LEER MATEO 2: Día de los Reyes Magos.

Curiosidades: En algunos países como, Puerto Rico, Argentina, los niños acostumbran dejar pajas de heno y agua para los camellos de los Reyes Magos, y sus boticas o zapatos para que los Reyes los llenen de regalos.

Actividad infantil

Create your own Three Kings Crown.

Hacer Corona de Reyes: Trazar, Cortar, Abrir

Visita enlace para detalles

http://indulgy.com/post/cTeFY2DXM2/paper-plate-crown-craft-would-be-cute-to-mak

Y para los que dejan sus botitas esperando un regalo de los Reyes Magos... 

¿Qué tal un libro? Visita: www.luzdelmes.com

 

Libros Recomendados LuzDelMes

Books available on Amazon. Visit:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32713454-las-estrellas-de-los-reyes-magos
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30413069-la-flor-del-dia-de-los-tres-reyes-magos

¡Feliz Día de los Reyes Magos!

Poemas y Reflexiones: www.luzdelmes.com

Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Author, Educator, Translator and Publisher

Member: FWA, MCBD Board of Advisors, ANLMI, 

International Read to Me! Day Ambassador.

Website: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple Award, VCB Poetry Award, Latino Book Awards 2016 & Author’s Talk