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Epiphany 2025: Three Kings Day Celebration

December 25, 20246 min read

Celebrate Epiphany on January 6th honoring the Three Wise Men with king cake, gift-giving, and global traditions.

Epiphany: The Feast of Three Kings

Epiphany, also called Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes), commemorates the Magi's visit to baby Jesus. Celebrated on January 6th, it marks the end of the Christmas season.

Epiphany 2025

  • Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
  • Public holiday in many countries
  • 12th day of Christmas

    • The Three Wise Men

    The Magi brought gifts to Jesus:

  • Gold: Kingship
  • Frankincense: Divinity
  • Myrrh: Mortality

    • Celebrations by Country

    Spain & Latin America

  • Children receive gifts from the Three Kings
  • Rosca de Reyes (king cake)
  • Parades with kings on camels
  • Larger than Christmas celebrations

    • Italy

  • La Befana (gift-giving witch)
  • Epiphany stockings
  • Charcoal for naughty children

    • France

  • Galette des Rois (king cake)
  • Paper crown for finder of the fève
  • Family gatherings

    • Traditional Foods

    King Cakes

  • Rosca de Reyes: Mexican ring-shaped bread
  • Galette des Rois: French puff pastry
  • Dreikönigskuchen: Swiss braided bread

    • All contain a hidden figurine or bean—the finder becomes "king" for the day.

    Religious Observances

  • Church services
  • Blessing of homes
  • Chalk markings on doors (C+M+B)
  • Holy water ceremonies

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