Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Three Kings Celebration
On Monday, January 6th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosted a Three Kings Celebration at his district office. Over 200 children were present, receiving toys which were donated by Chicagoland Toys for Tots. Attendees also had the opportunity to drink hot chocolate and eat Rosca de Reyes, which were donated by Aracelis Bakery, with fellow members of their community.
Partnering with Commissioner Aguilar were Chicagoland Toys for Tots, Rincon Family Services, West 40, and Gabriel Studios, who distributed community resources to residents. Also in attendance was Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and representatives from Congressman Chuy Garcia’s and Cook County Circuit Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos’ offices, Lyons Mayor Chris Getty, and Alivio Medical Center, who provided support services for constituents.
“I’d like to thank Chicagoland Toys for Tots for helping make sure all children receive a toy this holiday season. I’d like to thank President Preckwinkle, Congressman Garcia, and Clerk Spyropoulos for their continued support for our district. I also want to say how grateful I am for all our sponsors for being on-site, making families’ holiday wishes come true while also distributing important information and resources,” said Commissioner Aguilar. “This is a wonderful time for residents to come together and celebrate our community and the things that unite us.”
Three Kings Day, also known as the Feast of Epiphany, celebrates the last of the twelve days of Christmas. The holiday celebrates the biblical tale in which the Three Kings, or Three Wise Men, visit baby Jesus after his birth. In keeping with the Chicano culture of many 16th District residents, Rosca de Reyes, a sweet bread meant to represent a King's crown that is a mile long, was also available for residents to enjoy. Children were able to receive toys as well, which were donated by Chicagoland’s Toys for Tots organization.
El Comisionado del Condado de Cook, Frank J. Aguilar, es el anfitriĂłn de la celebraciĂłn de los Reyes Magos
El Lunes 6 de Enero, el Comisionado del Condado de Cook, Frank J. Aguilar, organizó una Celebración de los Reyes Magos en su oficina de distrito. Más de 200 niños estuvieron presentes, recibiendo juguetes, bebiendo chocolate caliente y comiendo Rosca de Reyes, que donados por Aracelis Bakery, junto a otros miembros de su comunidad.
Junto con el Comisionado Aguilar se asociaron Chicagoland Toys for Tots, RincĂłn Family Services, West 40, Gabriel Studios, y Alivio Medical Center quienes distribuyeron recursos comunitarios a los residentes. TambiĂ©n asistieron la Presidenta del Condado de Cook, Toni Preckwinkle, y representantes de las oficinas del Congresista Chuy GarcĂa y de la Secretaria de Circuito del Condado de Cook, Mariyana Spyropoulos.
"Me gustarĂa agradecer a Chicagoland Toys for Tots por ayudar a asegurarse de que todos los niños reciban un juguete en esta temporada navideña. Me gustarĂa agradecer al presidente Preckwinkle, al congresista GarcĂa y a la Secretaria Spyropoulos por su continuo apoyo a nuestro distrito. TambiĂ©n quiero expresar lo agradecido que estoy con todos nuestros patrocinadores por estar presentes, haciendo realidad los deseos navideños de las familias y al mismo tiempo distribuyendo informaciĂłn y recursos importantes", dijo el Comisionado Aguilar. "Este es un momento maravilloso para que los residentes se reĂşnan y celebren a nuestra comunidad y las cosas que nos unen"
El DĂa de Reyes, tambiĂ©n conocido como la Fiesta de la EpifanĂa, celebra el Ăşltimo de los doce dĂas de Navidad. La festividad celebra el cuento bĂblico en el que los Reyes Magos, o los Tres Reyes Magos, visitan al niño JesĂşs despuĂ©s de su nacimiento. De acuerdo con la cultura chicana de muchos residentes del Distrito 16, la Rosca de Reyes, es un pan dulce que representa la corona de un Rey que mide una milla de largo, tambiĂ©n estaba disponible para que los residentes disfrutaran. Los niños recibieron juguetes, que fueron donados por la organizaciĂłn Toys for Tots de Chicagoland.
