Three Wise Men Day

Día de los Reyes or Three Wise Men Day is one of the most significant holiday celebrations across Latin America. Known formally as the Feast of the Epiphany, Día de los Reyes commemorates the visit of the three kings or the Magi to Baby Jesus, thereby representing Christ's physical revelation to the gentiles. The celebration is particularly important in Latin America and in some cases takes on greater importance than Christmas.

In Spain and Mexico, one of the most important elements of Día de los Reyes is the Rosca de Reyes or the Wreath of the Kings. A large, oval-shaped cake filled with sweetened dried fruit, the Kings Cake symbolizes a crown. A small figurine representing Baby Jesus is hidden inside the cake, commemorating the hiding of Jesus from Herod. Whoever gets the slice with the figurine has to host a party on February 2nd or Día de la Candelaria.