Three kings day
Across
- 2. The small trinket (bean or porcelain figure) hidden in French King Cakes, with the finder becoming "king or queen" for the day.
- 4. Himself: A few theories suggest it was Jesus's own wedding to Mary Magdalene, but scholars largely dismiss this as historical fiction, say Quora users and the Biblical Archaeology Society.
- 8. Name of the wise men that brought gold to Jesus.
- 11. Used in Eastern Christianity, meaning "appearance of God," often commemorating Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River as His manifestation as God's Son, also celebrated around January 6th or 19th.
- 13. Gold,Frankincense,and mynrrh.
- 14. des Rois: A French "King Cake" traditionally eaten on Epiphany, with a hidden trinket (fève) to crown the finder as king or queen for the day, as described on a Facebook post.
- 15. / Wise Men: The three figures who visited baby Jesus.
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- 1. A parade, especially in Spain, to celebrate the kings' arrival.
- 3. The star that guided.
- 5. It is another form to make reference to the three kings day.
- 6. Affair: The presence of Jesus's brothers indicates a family event, reinforcing the idea of a close relationship.
- 7. bien: "To behave well," as children leave hay for the kings' camels hoping for gifts.
- 9. the Evangelist: Some traditions point to John, the Gospel's author, as the groom.
- 10. de Reyes (King's Cake): A ring-shaped cake with a hidden figure.
- 12. Cake (Galette des Rois): A special cake eaten in France and other places, with a hidden prize