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Jan
"La Fête des Rois," also known as "Three Kings' Day," is a fun holiday celebrated on January 6th in France. It marks the day when the three wise men visited baby Jesus. On this day, families and friends eat a special cake called "galette des rois." Inside the cake, there's a tiny toy or figure hidden. The person who finds it in their slice becomes the "king" or "queen" for the day and wears a paper crown. It's a joyful tradition of sharing, eating, and sometimes playful surprises, bringing everyone together after Christmas.
How to celebrate La Fête des Rois?
Gather your family and friends to celebrate La Fête des Rois by having a special cake called "Galette des Rois." Inside the cake, there's a tiny hidden toy, called a "fève." Everyone takes turns cutting and choosing a slice. Whoever finds the toy gets to wear a paper crown and be king or queen for the day. Play fun games and maybe make your own crowns with paper, glitter, and stickers. Sing songs together, tell stories, and enjoy delicious hot chocolate or juice. It's a fun and joyful day to spend time with your loved ones and share lots of laughs!
Where La Fête des Rois is celebrated?
- - France
- - Belgium
- - Switzerland
- - Spain
- - Portugal
- - Italy
- - Canada
- - United States
