January 6th in Spain is celebrated here as the Day of the Three Wizards, known here as Dia de Reyes.
It is a very special celebration for this country and is often referred to as the “Spanish Christmas” as it is a day when families gather for festive feasts, exchange gifts and spend quality time with loved ones. company.
This day is also known as Epiphany and has its roots in the story of the worship of baby Jesus by the Three Wise Men, also known as the Magi or the Three Kings. They went by the names of Melchior, Caspar, and Balthasar, and are said to have traveled to give the baby Jesus three symbolic gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Their means of transportation were horses, camels, and elephants. In many Catholic countries this day is also a bank holiday, but Spain is one of the only countries to commemorate this day by exchanging gifts, and children are said to have been brought by these kings. Masu.
One of the most important parts of Día de Reyes is the wildly popular sweet treat, Three Kings Cake, or Roscon de Reyes. Enjoy at breakfast or after the main meal of the day. It is a sweet bread with lots of cream, dried fruits and sugar. Hidden inside is a small prize and a bean. Traditionally, the person who finds the lucky prize is supposed to become king or queen for the day (a gold paper crown is often offered with the cake), and the person who finds the unlucky bean is supposed to become king or queen for the day. The person who did is supposed to pay for next year’s king’s cake. !
Since this day is a national holiday, most facilities will be closed. So whether you’re celebrating with your Spanish friends or simply spending it as a holiday, Eurohis Weekly News wishes you a merry King’s Day.
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