Cómo se dice en inglés LOS TRES REYES MAGOS.

The Magi, the Three Kings, The Three Wise Men, The Kings.

In News: 

"Spain continues to remember the Three Kings in grand style. Larger towns hold parades, sometimes with live elephants and camels (the Magi

presumably arrived via animal transport), even with caged lions and tigers. "
Manilla Bulletin Publishing Corporation.

"For many Latino children, the excitement of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day is overshadowed by Jan. 6, known as the Feast of Epiphany or The Adoration of the Magi, which represents the day the three kings arrived bearing gifts for baby Jesus."
Richmond Times Dispatch.

"Motorbikes, skis, helicopters and, of class lesson, camels and elephants, will all be called into action today to make sure the Three Kings can deliver their gifts to the thousands of children waiting across Spain."
The Reader.es

Día de Reyes:The Kings' Holiday, Epiphany.

In  News:"Spain is celebrating Epiphany and that means parade and party time for children. "
Euronews.

"Spain celebrates the 'Kings' Holiday. "
Euronews.

First published on January 1 2011.

Cómo se dice en inglés Recibir el Año Nuevo.

To ring in the new year.

 "We are planning a big party to ring in the new year. How did you ring in the new year?"
The Free Dictionary.

In News;

"Poll: New York voters want to ring in the New Year with Hillary Clinton"
Politico

Forty-five percent would prefer to go stag on New Year’s Eve, saying they would choose “none of them” as a companion to ring in 2015.
Politico


In More Cartoons:

First published on December 14 2014.

Martes de Carnaval.

Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day.

Shrove Tuesday: the day before the Christian period of Lent begins.
Cambridge Dictionary Online.

 In News:

"Outside the UK Shrove Tuesday is celebrated as Mardi Gras or Carnival, which attracts millions of party-goers onto the streets of Europe."
The Week UK.

"Do any of us really need an excuse to eat pancakes? Probably not, but Shrove Tuesday — also called Fat Tuesday and Pancake Day ..."
Huffington Post Canada

Rescatar las tradiciones.

To revive traditions.

Tocuyo de la Costa revived an ancient tradition last Easter Sunday.

In News:

"Last year, his research with Middleton-in-Teesdale stone worker Ewan Allinson resulted in the lost English tradition being revived in Teesdale."

Teesdale Mercury UK.

"Old traditions die hard, and then some are revived, like April Fools Day having a new life on the Internet."

The News Reporter.

"Old traditions revived in the Baltics."

OECD Observer

Jugar al Amigo Secreto (en Navidad).

To play Secret Santa.

Let's play Secret Santa this Christmas.

In News:

"Next week NRL Clubs will join the celebrations with players also playing 'Secret Santa' and hosting Christmas parties across the country..."
Brisbane Broncos.

Pesebre a Escala Real, Pesebre a Escala Natural.

Life-size Nativity, life-size Nativity scene.

They will erect a life-size nativity at the shopping center.


In News:

A large crowd gathered for the blessing of the life-size nativity, with some of the original sheep and artistic mural of a scene in Bethlehem and bright star in the east end of Garfield Park west of Ohio Street.

The Beacon-News Chicago.

"A life-size nativity scene has been erected behind the Piazza in Eldred. It was created by the staff at the Corner Store. They hope to add to it over the years, and it is available to the public for viewing anytime. It was blessed by Father Tom from St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church in Yulan on December 3."

The River Reporter.

Poner, Armar o Instalar un Pesebre

To set up a Nativity scene, to assemble/build a Nativity scene.

She always sets up the Nativity Scene on December 24th.

In News:

"Some of the most impressive of these can be found in Bridgeport's inner-city Catholic churches, where priests and the faithful carefully assemble Nativity scenes over several days about two or three weeks before Christmas."

www.connpost.com

"I'm from Italy, and over there setting up a Nativity scene is an integral part of Christmas. It was initiated by St. Francis of Assisi. So I have it deep inside myself."

www.connpost.com

"Throughout the neighborhood, residents took out hammers, nails and paintbrushes to build Nativity scenes and retouch some old smiling snowmen"
El Paso Times.

Bandera a media asta

Flag at half-mast, flag at half-staff. The palace flags were all flying at half-mast.
Cambridge Dictionary Online.

In News:

"The day of mourning is being observed with the country's flags at half mast. Public institutions held a minute of silence at noon." The Canadian Press. "UNITED Nations flags across the world flew at half mast yesterday to mourn the deaths of more than 40 UN staff and peacekeepers in wars and disasters."

Herald Sun.

Opposite:

"Flags should be returned to full-staff following the date of internment."
Traverse City Record Eagle

Con verbo Intransitivo:

The Japanese flag flies half mast on the top of a building in Kamaishi.
Vancouver Sun.

Con Verbo transitivo:

"No official events are scheduled for the day, which the town will observe with a moment of silence, and by flying the flag at the town office at half-mast."
The Leduc Rep.

" Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect."
wcfcourier.com

Sitio Web de la Imágen: mch.govt.nz

Los Reyes Magos.

The Magi, the Three Kings, The Three Wise Men, The Kings.


References in News:

"Spain continues to remember the Three Kings in grand style. Larger towns hold parades, sometimes with live elephants and camels (the Magi

presumably arrived via animal transport), even with caged lions and tigers. "
Manilla Bulletin Publishing Corporation.

"For many Latino children, the excitement of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day is overshadowed by Jan. 6, known as the Feast of Epiphany or The Adoration of the Magi, which represents the day the three kings arrived bearing gifts for baby Jesus."
Richmond Times Dispatch.

"Motorbikes, skis, helicopters and, of class lesson, camels and elephants, will all be called into action today to make sure the Three Kings can deliver their gifts to the thousands of children waiting across Spain."
The Reader.es

Día de Reyes:

The Kings' Holiday, Epiphany.

References in News:

"Spain is celebrating Epiphany and that means parade and party time for children. "
Euronews.

"Spain celebrates the 'Kings' Holiday. "
Euronews.

Nacimiento Viviente

Nativity play.

When I was 12 years old I performed in a nativity play.

References in News:

Nativity play held in station.

Henlay Standard.

"Youngsters from a Bromsgrove playgroup have treated parents and carers to a performance of their nativity play."

Bromsgrove Adverisers.

Carroza de Carnaval

Reference in News, reference in cartoons, references in modern literature.


Float.

There are many beautiful floats in Rio de Janeiro this year.

Reference in News:

"Carnival features nearly nude dancers in elaborate feathered costumes, and Arruda said she plans to wear another short outfit when she parades atop a float in Rio."
The Associated Press

"The lead float was manned by Saints owner Tom Benson, who might have said something profound. But his words were obscured, for many observers, by a rapper who exhorted the crowd to shout, over and over, "WHO DAT!"
Los Angeles Times.

"A carnival float from the Salgueiro samba school is built in Rio de Janeiro. Carnival celebrations in Rio are scheduled to start Feb. 13"
Washington Post

Despedida de Soltera

Hen party.
There are many hen parties in this city.

Reference in News:

She has an opinion on Santiago's hen parties, too: "Many women are taking advantage of their recent liberation. They go out and cheat on their husbands." At Solo Adultos, Tatiana dismisses such talk as belonging to the "old Chile". All the same, she has yet to tell her two children where she works. She prefers for their schoolmates not to know. Or their mothers.

www.guardian.co.uk

Despedida de Soltero

Stag party.

I do not like going to stag parties.


Reference in News:

He preferred stag party on his special day, as he did not send invitations to any of his female friends. After his break-up with Katrina Kaif, he preferred not to have a grand celebration. Salman invited only his close male friends.

India Times Movies

Despedida de solteros

Hen and stag party.

Their friends organized a hen and stag party for Blanca and Manuel.

Reference in News:

"Brighton has confirmed its crown as one of the top places in Britain for stag and hen parties. "

www.theargus.co.uk

Intercambio de Regalos

Gift Exchange

There will be a gift exchange at the office tomorrow.

Reference in News:

"The annual office gift exchange at Christmas can be challenging. A gift for a co-worker should represent thoughtfulness, but not a great deal of expense, usually $20 or less. Sometimes co-workers don't know each other well enough to exchange a meaningful gift and so the money is wasted on something that no one really wants. "

News Canada