Three Kings’ Galette
Two days ago, on January 6, was Three Kings Day, also called Epiphany.
Epiphany is a Christian feast day which celebrates the visitation of the Three Kings to the child Jesus. There are various celebrations and traditions according to countries and religions.
In Spain, Portugal and certain parts of Latin America, El Dia de los Tres Magos is often a bank holiday and children receive their presents on that day rather than Christmas day.
Traditionally, in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Austria, children in costume proceed from house to house, singing typical songs and receive a coin or some sweets at each door.
In France, we eat the galette or gateau des rois. The gateau des rois is typically from Provence, south-eastern region of France. It is a ring-shaped loaf with lots of candied fruits.
I prefer the other one, the galette des rois, made with puff pastry and almond paste.
Traditionally, the younger person at the table shall close his/her eyes and tell to whom each slice is to be given. Inside the galette or gateau, there is a charm. The person who gets it in his/her slice becomes king/queen.
This is how I have always celebrated Epiphany but I guess we all have our own traditions.
(c) Photos via Flickr Imagonovus, Viivi206, Yuichi.Sakuraba
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Hhmmm, that looks very tasty. Will you be publishing a recipe for the galette de rois ?
Yes we will, in a future post.