What is Three Kings Day (Día de Los Reyes) or the Feast of Epiphany, how is it celebrated and why is a baby Jesus doll hidden inside a cake?
Three Kings Day or Epiphany is celebrated by Roman Catholics on Jan. 6, as the culmination of the 12 days of Christmas.
Although the birth of Jesus is celebrated on Christmas Day, the three Kings didn't actually reach him until twelve days later—which is why Three Kings Day is celebrated on the 12th day of Christmas."The Three Kings" or the"wise men" or the"Magi" followed a star to Bethlehem to show their adoration for baby Jesus.
The Bible says a bright star led the magi from the east until it stopped “over the place where the child was,” and “upon entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother” .Gold has always represented wealth and power. It symbolized Christ's royal status as King of the Jews. Frankincense, a type of incense and perfume, represented His divinity and identity as the Son of God. Myrrh, an anointing oil and embalming fluid, referred to Jesus' mortality.
Rosca de Reyes is a special bread with fruit and sugar that comes in the shape of a crown. Candied figs and cherries symbolize the crown jewels. Inside the cake, a baby Jesus doll is hidden.Similar to stockings at Christmas, many children leave out their shoes the night before for the wise men to leave candies and toys in.
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