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The "Day of the Holy Kings," also known as "Three Kings' Day," is celebrated on January 6th. It marks the time when the three wise men-Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar-visited baby Jesus, offering gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. On this day, children in many countries leave their shoes out in hopes of receiving small presents, similar to Christmas stockings. People often share a special cake called "Rosca de Reyes" with hidden baby figurines inside. It's a joyful time, celebrating the end of the Christmas season with family and remembering the wise men's journey.
How to celebrate Day of the Holy Kings?
To celebrate Day of the Holy Kings, start your morning by leaving a small gift or candy in shoes or under your pillow, as if the Three Wise Men brought them. Have a special breakfast with hot chocolate and a "Rosca de Reyes" cake, which is fun because it has a little toy hidden inside. Spend time with your family, sharing stories or playing games together. You could also dress up and act out the story of the Three Wise Men visiting baby Jesus. In the evening, look at the stars and imagine the Wise Men following the bright star.
Where Day of the Holy Kings is celebrated?
- - Mexico
- - Spain
- - Puerto Rico
- - Dominican Republic
- - parts of the United States
- - parts of South America
- - parts of Central America
- - parts of the Caribbean
- - parts of Europe
- - parts of Africa
- - parts of the Philippines
