Why is Los Angeles Called Los Angeles? A Tale of Angels and Rivers
So, you're wondering why they named a place like LA, "Los Angeles"? Well, buckle up, because this is a story as old as time... or at least as old as 1781.
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The Angels Among Us (or at Least, Their River)
Let's start with the obvious: it's Spanish for "The Angels." But it's not like there was a sudden angelic choir outbreak or something. No, it's more about a river. A really long-named river.
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The full original name was El Pueblo de Nuestra Se�ora la Reina de los �ngeles del R�o Porci�ncula. That's "The Town of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels of the River Porci�ncula" for those of you who haven't brushed up on your Spanish recently. Quite a mouthful, right?
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So, why "Angels"? Well, a Franciscan friar named Father Juan Crespi was all, "Wow, this river is beautiful!" and decided to name it after the Virgin Mary, who is often depicted with angels. So, "River of Our Lady Queen of the Angels" it was.
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Later, people got tired of saying that whole long name, so they just shortened it to "Los Angeles." It's like when your parents give you a really long middle name, but you just go by your first and last.
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The City of Angels (or at Least, the Aspiration)
Now, let's be honest, LA hasn't always lived up to its angelic name. Traffic jams, celebrity drama, and the occasional earthquake don't exactly scream "heaven on earth." But hey, it’s the thought that counts, right?
Maybe the original settlers were optimists. Or maybe they were just really good at real estate marketing. Either way, the name stuck, and now we're stuck with it.
How to Become an Angeleno (or at Least, Survive in LA)
So, you want to move to the City of Angels? Good luck with that! Here are a few tips to get you started:
- How to survive LA traffic: Invest in a good audiobook, learn to meditate, or just accept that you'll spend half your life in your car.
- How to find parking: It's a myth. There's no such thing as parking in LA. Just kidding (kind of). Your best bet is to use public transportation or Uber.
- How to deal with celebrity sightings: Act cool, even if you're internally freaking out. And for the love of God, don't ask for a selfie.
- How to find good tacos: This is easy. Just follow your nose. Or ask a local. They'll know.
- How to appreciate the sunshine: Invest in a good sunscreen, wear a hat, and enjoy the vitamin D.
Remember, LA is a city of dreams. Just don't forget to wear sunscreen.
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