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Christmas in the Island of Enchantment
On a frosty dawn in December, when the sun began to shine the earth, I woke up to witness a shower of snow enveloping the ground with a pearly quilt. Mesmerized by the flow of snowflakes, I contemplated the naked … Continue reading
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La Navidad Boricua
As the cold air rhythmically travels with the falling leaves whose dyed petals are descending into a carpet of colored foliage, a distant wave of snow is tenderly sprinkling the woodlands of the United States. The brisk breeze and shorter … Continue reading
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A Tropical Christmas
Once you allow the spell of the Puerto Rican Christmas touch you, nothing will ever be the same. Continue reading
Manifesting with the Moon
Crowned by a feminine aura, the moon is considered a powerful goddess with the potential to bring magic into your life by manifesting your desires. Continue reading
Posted in Customs and Culture, The Tainos
Tagged Atabey, Borinkén, equinox, first quarter full moon, Indian Taínos, Island of the Enchantment, new moon, Puerto Rico, solstice, super moon, Taínos, Taino, yocahu
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The Magic of San Juan Bautista Celebration
Accordingly to the legend, la noche de San Juan Bautista is magical because the waters of Puerto Rico are blessed with special powers. It is the only day of the year you shouldn’t skip jumping into the ocean, if you happen to be there. Continue reading
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Tagged bachata, bonfire, indigeneous antecedents, june 22, June 24, June23-24, magic, merengue, Puerto Rico saint patron, reggaeton, Roberto Cofresi, Saint Joseph the Baptist, salsa, San Juan Bautiista, San Juan Celebration, San Juan Day, San Juan feast, summer solstice, superstitions
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