Alma Flor Ada
Author
Language
English
Description
Attractive and informative, this title is a nice introduction to villancicos, or traditional Spanish Christmas carols. The book presents the events from December 16, when Las Posadas begins, to January 6, when Three Kings Day is celebrated throughout Latin America and Spain. The carols are divided into sections, such as "On the Road to Bethlehem "and "Christmas Eve," according to the circumstances surrounding the songs. Each section explains the origin...