![]() ![]() Much like with Santa Claus, children in Spain prepare their homes on the eve of the 5th of January, leaving snacks for the three kings (and for their camels!).Īnd then, on the 6th of January, children all over Spain will wake to find their homes full of presents and the entire family gathers to celebrate the occasion. ![]() ![]() The Three Kings is a beloved tradition within Spanish culture and the three Kings bring gifts to all the children, in memory of the gifts they once brought to Jesus (although these gifts tend to be toys, rather than gold, incense, or myrrh!)Īnd the occasion is also marked by a parade, which is the longest ongoing parade in Spain! Therefore, Spain wanted to commemorate this by marking the occasion as a special holiday by the Spanish government in 1885! So basically, the three kings are the three wise men that came from the far East on their camels, following the star of Bethlehem that guided them to Jesus upon his birth. King Gaspar brought incense, to symbolize that Jesus was the son of God.Īnd, King Balthasar brought myrrh, which was typically used to anoint the dead, a premonition of the resurrection of Christ. King Melchor brought gold, to symbolize that Jesus was born to be king himself. When they reached Jesus, in Bethlehem, they each presented him with a gift to recognize him as the divine son of God. They traveled from the furthest confines of the Earth, following a star that guided them. In the bible, it states that three kings of the East, also called the three wise men of the east, visited Jesus upon his birth. With the Three Kings’ Day, the event stems from the New Testament and what it narrates about the birth of Jesus. Many important festivities and events within Spain come from Catholic traditions and even those that don’t follow the religion partake in them because they have become a cultural phenomenon! ![]() One of the first things that you need to know about Spain, is that it has a huge Catholic tradition within its history, that has become a part of its innate culture. To put it briefly, this tradition comes from the Bible. So, seeing as it is something that doesn’t really happen anywhere else, you might be wondering where it comes from, and what the reason behind it is. Where Does El Dia De Los Reyes Magos Come From?Įl dia de Los Reyes Magos is a Christmas celebration unique to Spain and to some countries in Latin America that keep up with Spanish traditions. The event, as a whole, is celebrated in two parts: the eve of Three Kings, which takes place during the 5th of January, and the actual Three Kings’ Day which is celebrated all through the 6th of January. Let’s get right into it! When Is El Dia De Los Reyes Magos Celebrated?Īs we have already mentioned, el dia de Los Reyes Magos takes place on the 6th of January. This is actually when most children in Spain get their presents and it also marks the end of the festive season as a whole.īut…what exactly is el Dia de Los Reyes Magos? Where does it come from? And what do Spanish people do or celebrate on this day?ĭon’t worry, we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about the three Kings of Spain and this magical Christmas tradition. This is a tradition unique to Spain (although some places in Latin America also celebrate it!) and it happens every year on the 6th of January. In Spain, there is another tradition that takes center stage and that happens on a different day: el dia de Los Reyes Magos. Within the western world, traditions are pretty similar all over, with their subtle differences here and there.įor many, the highlight of the festive season is Christmas Day, on the 25th of December, in which the family gathers together and children get to open their presents from Santa Claus. Christmas is a joyful time of the year, no matter where you are. ![]()
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