The literary work was published in the aged pages of the newspaper La Prensa, in its edition of Wednesday, December 25, 1918. At the time, Vallejo was living in Lima and working as a teacher.

Christmas has been a recurring theme in literature, with poems and stories that, although they often fade with time, are revitalized during the holidays. At this time of year, some of these works manage to connect with those who seek in them a reflection of the special atmosphere of the season.

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