Had to post about a wonderful tradition that was introduced to me last night, Three Kings Day. My good friend served a mission in Argentina where she learned of Three Kings Day and has since celebrated with her family. Here's what the internet says about this celebration;
"Latin America and Spain anxiously await “El Día de los Reyes” Celebration on Jan. 6th. For many Christians, the holiday season doesn’t officially end until the 12th day of Christmas known as the “Feast of the Epiphany” or “Three Kings' Day”. The holiday marks the biblical adoration of baby Jesus by the three Kings, also referred to as three Wise Men or Magi. According to the Gospel of Matthew, the men found the divine child by following a star across the desert for twelve days to Bethlehem. Many Hispanic communities in the U.S. celebrate Three Kings Day with many different traditions including parades and performances. They will usually celebrate Three Kings Day with a scrumptious dinner that is topped off with the King's Bread (Rosca de Reyes) for dessert. It is tradition to hide a baby jesus figurine within the bread -- the person whose slice has the figurine must prepare tamales for everyone on the Day of the Candles on Feb. 2! In addition, Children leave their shoes right outside their doors so the Three Kings will leave their gifts inside, the bigger presents are placed around them. Many families leave a box of grass (or hay) and water for The Three King's camels to eat. Camels are known for being a bit sloppy and leaving a trail of hay behind that children can often follow to their gifts!"
"Latin America and Spain anxiously await “El Día de los Reyes” Celebration on Jan. 6th. For many Christians, the holiday season doesn’t officially end until the 12th day of Christmas known as the “Feast of the Epiphany” or “Three Kings' Day”. The holiday marks the biblical adoration of baby Jesus by the three Kings, also referred to as three Wise Men or Magi. According to the Gospel of Matthew, the men found the divine child by following a star across the desert for twelve days to Bethlehem. Many Hispanic communities in the U.S. celebrate Three Kings Day with many different traditions including parades and performances. They will usually celebrate Three Kings Day with a scrumptious dinner that is topped off with the King's Bread (Rosca de Reyes) for dessert. It is tradition to hide a baby jesus figurine within the bread -- the person whose slice has the figurine must prepare tamales for everyone on the Day of the Candles on Feb. 2! In addition, Children leave their shoes right outside their doors so the Three Kings will leave their gifts inside, the bigger presents are placed around them. Many families leave a box of grass (or hay) and water for The Three King's camels to eat. Camels are known for being a bit sloppy and leaving a trail of hay behind that children can often follow to their gifts!"
Sounds fun, right? We celebrated last night with an amazing Argentine BBQ dinner. Flank steak, jerk chicken, Chimichurri sauce, roasted potatoes, homemade bread, fruit salad with Dulce de leche (carmel) and then topped it off with our own version of King's Bread. Instead of a Baby Jesus figurine, a cashew nut was hidden. Little Biggs 4 found it so we will be hosting a dinner sometime before February 2nd.
Unfortunately, the Little Biggs forgot to put out their shoes (and Momma Biggs didn't have any treats) so we will have to make up for that next year. With the incredible food, and the opportunity to get more presents, Three Kings Day will definitely be a Favorite holiday in the Biggs' family. See you next time.
Kelly
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