Arre Borriquito

The song 'Arre Borriquito,' performed by Villancicos, is a traditional Spanish Christmas carol that captures the festive spirit and religious significance of the holiday season. The term 'Villancicos' refers not to a single artist but to a genre of Spanish Christmas carols that are traditionally sung during the holiday season. These songs often feature lively rhythms and recount the nativity story or other Christmas themes.

The lyrics of 'Arre Borriquito' describe a nativity scene set up in a corner of a house, complete with shepherds, shepherdesses, and a palace on a mountain. The presence of King Herod and his soldiers indicates the biblical setting of the story, as they await the arrival of the Three Wise Men. The chorus, 'Arre borriquito, arre burro, arre,' is a playful call to a little donkey, urging it to hurry to Bethlehem because there is a celebration today and the next day as well. This repetition emphasizes the urgency and excitement of the journey to witness the birth of Jesus.

The song also references the star in the sky that guides the Magi to Bethlehem and the joy of the people who join them on their way to see the newborn child. The mention of the 'tierno niño' (tender child) and the 'portal miserable' (humble manger) highlights the humility and simplicity of Jesus' birth. The carol's message is one of joy, community, and the importance of humility, as exemplified by the nativity story. The repeated urging of the donkey to move faster serves as a metaphor for the eagerness of the faithful to come together and celebrate the central event of the Christmas story.