Fiesta de la Navidad

Onekama Elementary Performing Arts Department

5 December, 2006

Kindergarten
  • Arre Caballito - Spanish Folk Song
  • Tres Pajarillo - Mexican Folk Song

First Grade

  • Cancion de los Pastorcitos - Colombian Carol
  • Entren Santos Peregrimis - Mexican Folk Song
Second Grade
  • A la Puerta del Cielo - Spanish Folk Song
  • Los Tres Santos Reyes - Puerto Rican Folk Song

Third Grade

  • Piņata - Mexican Folk Song
  • Zumba Zumba - Spanish Folk Song
Fourth Grade
  • En Belen Toca a Fuego - Castilian Carol
  • Fum Fum Fum - Catalan Carol

 

Gretchen Eichberger-Kudlack, Director

Arre Caballito
(Hurry Little Pony)

The little pony carries the Holy Mother, as they make their way to Bethlehem

 

Tres Pajarillos
(Three Little Birds)

Birds are symbolic of the Christmas Season, for in the darkest time of the year, a chirping bird reminds us that spring will come, bringing new life and light

 

Cantan la Pastorcitos
(Shepherd's Lullaby)
Entren Santos Peregrinos
(Enter Holy Pilgrim)

A posada is a re-creation of Mary and Joseph's search for a place to stay in Bethlehem. Participants carry lit candles and walk through their village. They stop at homes along the way, exchanging the song of the pilgrims.

 

A la Puerto del Cielo
(At the Gates of Heaven)

Three Kings Day, January 6, is the most exciting time for children in Puerto Rico. On the eve of January 6, Children leave their shoes under their beds or on their doorsteps hoping that the kings will leave gifts for them.

Zumba Zumba
 

This song is one of the most beloved carols in the Catalan region of Spain. This simple happy tune feature a shepherd boy who asks, "What shall I give to the Babe in the manger?"

Piņata
 

Piņatas are a highpoint of the Christmas festivities in Mexico. Whole villages gather for the breaking of piņatas on Christmas.

Practice Photos:  Monday  &   Tuesday

Getting Ready for the Program

Program Photos by Beata

Onekama Elementary Links for 2006-2007

http://www.onekama.k12.mi.us

These pages were created December 5, 2006 by Barb

Photos by Barb