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Events for January 2013 
 
DateEvent
6El dia de los Reyes Magos 

In much of Latin America, this holiday is more important than Christmas.  It is a day for the adoration of baby Jesus just like the Three Kings did when they arrived at the stable.

 

In many countries, this is the day children get their presents as opposed to Christmas day.

 

Some U.S. Latin American children, instead of Santa, wait for the Magos to bring presents and place water/food out for the Magoe’s camels.

 

Some Puerto Rican and Cuban children leave grass-filled shoeboxes out to feed the three King’s camels.

 

Some Mexican children leave shoes out so the three Kings can leave presents inside them.   
11Birthday of Eugenio María de Hostos- Puerto Rico 
Birthday of Eugenio María de Hostos, a Puerto Rican 19th century educator and writer.  Eugenio fought Spain’s colonial rule and helped eliminate slavery in Cuba and Puerto Rico. 
28Birth of José Martí- Cuba 
Birth of Jose Martí, a political activist, poet and independence hero.  He led the fight for Cuba’s independence from Spain. 
  
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