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Dec 18, 2018 · The Three Magis are a Christian tradition that refers to the three kings who, on the night of Jesus’ birth, came to visit the newborn to pay homage and give him gifts. It was in the 19th century that the custom of celebrating Three Kings day as a festival for children began in Spain. The names of the actual three kings of history, Melchor ...
- The Christian origin of Epiphany Day. Christians celebrate that the Three Wise Men from the East followed a shooting star to find the Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem.
- Who were the 3 Kings of the East? Because the Gospels were written in Arameic, the exact translation of their name is inexact. The most common way to refer to them is the Three Kings, but in English you also see them called the (three) Wise Men or the Magi.
- Are the Three Kings the only ones to bring presents to children in Spain? No, actually Spanish kids are very privileged: they can receive presents several times during the Christmas holidays.
- Everything starts with a letter to the Wise Men. Apparently when a few centuries ago Santa Claus started being a popular Christmas gift giver in other European countries, in Spain the trend was quickly "christianized", and the Three Kings were perfect for the role, since they were known to have brought presents to Jesus already.
Aug 1, 2018 · On the evening of January 5th every year, Spanish towns and cities are given over to the colourful parades of the Dia de los Reyes, or the Kings’ Day – a celebration of the arrival of the three wise men in Bethlehem after Jesus’ birth. Mechanised floats bearing effigies of Melchior (Arabia), Caspar (the Orient) and Balthazar (Africa) – or real life versions of the wise men played by ...
Dec 29, 2023 · On the eve of January 5th, children eagerly await their arrival, believing they bring gifts, much like Santa Claus. Towns and cities across Spain celebrate with magnificent parades where the Three Kings, adorned in regal attire, parade through the streets, often on camels or elaborate floats.
Aug 21, 2019 · The day of the Three Kings, also called the Catholic Epiphany is celebrated on 6 January and is as important as Christmas for all Spanish children. The Three Kings leave gifts in their houses . The Catholic Epiphany has lost its religious significance because of this materialistic tradition, but unlike to the rest of the Catholic European countries, Spain follows the original Catholic ...
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Feb 3, 2024 · Map of the Three Kings Parade in Barcelona 2025. Arrival at the port: 16:30. Start: 18:00. End: 21:15. Three Kings Day Spain and Barcelona 2025 cavalcade procession. History, origin and tradition about the El Día de Reyes Magos (Epiphany) and the three wise men: Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar.
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Jan 6, 2021 · In 2019, I celebrated Día de los Tres Reyes Magos aka Day of the Three Magic Kings with a picnic in Barcelona while overlooking the city from a perch in Park Güell. Two years later, and I have made it back to Spain to celebrate this special day.
