Opinion: Jan. 6 is Día de los Reyes Magos in Mexico and Latin America. Here's how we celebrate. [Opinion]
Three Kings Day is celebrated worldwide on Jan. 6, the 12th day of Christmas, as the day the Three Wise Men brought gifts to baby Jesus.The celebration of Día de los Reyes Magos is based on a biblical story. The story says the Three Wise Men or Magi known as Gaspar, Balthasar and Melchior traveled by horse, camel and elephant through the desert, guided by a bright star and bringing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to baby Jesus, who was born in Bethlehem.
The origin of the Rosca de Reyes is a tradition that began in the 14th century in France before spreading to Spain and later to Mexico during the conquest. In Mexico, there is also a tradition that whoever finds a figure of the baby Jesus must take care of it until Feb. 2, which is yet another celebration called Día de La Candelaria. The holder of baby Jesus must offer tamales and hot chocolate during this celebration.
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