This traditional Spanish Christmas carol has an interesting story in the lyrics: The baby Jesus has been born, and because life has its demands, Mary is described as going about her normal doings in the same say you and I would (well, except for being a parent of the Child who is the Son of God!). The fish in the river, however, have other ideas, and rejoice at the birth of the Savior.
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The Virgin Mary combs her precious hair as she gives thanks for her baby. Even she cannot understand why God chose her to be a mother. But fishes in the river / they are so delighted. The Virgin Mary washes swaddling clothes and hangs them on the rose bush The Virgin Mary washes precious hands, hands to take care of the baby |
La Virgen se está peinando entre cortina y cortina. Los cabellos son de oro y el peine de plata fina. Pero mira cómo beben los peces en el río. La Virgen lava pañales y los tiende en el romero, La Virgen se está lavando con un poco de jabón. |
Church Calendar: Christmas
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