3 Kings Day By; Jordyn Samper, Gianna Paolinelli , and Delaney Finnegan

King’s Day is celebrated on January 6th. It is the 12th day of the 12 days of Christmas.

¿Cuándo?

King’s Day is celebrated in most Hispanic countries, including Spain, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina. It is also celebrated in some hispanic communities in the United States.

¿Dónde?

King’s Day is called “the height of the Christmas season.” It is the 12th day of Christmas and represents the 3 kings traveling from far away to bring gifts to the newborn king, Jesus.

¿Qué?

Three King’s Day is celebrated in various ways. Traditionally, people eat Rosca de Reyes, or King’s ring. This dish is a wreath shaped bread with candied fruit on top. Children set out their shoes with hay in them for the King’s camels. In the morning, the hay is replaced with gifts from the kings.

¿Cómo?

Three King’s Day is a holiday to celebrate the 3 kings that traveled to Bethlehem and followed the star to where baby Jesus was born. In Spain, this holiday is considered almost as important as Christmas.

Por Qué?

All Hispanic and Spanish speaking countries celebrate 3 King’s Day. Even some Spanish speaking communities in the United States celebrate 3 King’s Day.

¿Quién?