Aguinaldos refers to traditional Christmas bonuses or gifts, a festive custom especially common across Latin America, where extra money or presents are given around the holidays.
In "Y los aguinaldos" ("And the bonuses"), the word adds a warm, celebratory touch to the song, tying the holiday spirit directly to the joy of receiving a little something extra.
Get ready to feel the Christmas spirit with Fruko Y Sus Tesos and Joe Arroyo in "Alma Navideña"! This song is a joyful invitation from Colombia to celebrate Christmas with all your heart. Joe Arroyo sings, "Yo te cantaré con el alma" [I will sing to you with my soul], expressing a deep desire to sing with love and joy on Christmas Eve because, as he says, "ha llegado el niño Dios" [the Christ child has arrived].
The song is all about peace and happiness during the holidays. They sing, "Para que reine la calma, Pues ha llegado el redentor" [So that calm may reign, For the redeemer has arrived], hoping for an end to war and violence. It's a beautiful wish for peace on Earth, especially for Colombia. You can almost hear the sounds of children celebrating with "tiros y traqui-traqui" [shots and firecrackers] as they sing about the joy of Christmas and the gifts from the Christ child. It's a truly heartwarming and festive tune!