![]() ![]() So, we would buy the Rosca de Reyes from the bakery, and there were different versions to choose from. He also shall get a new dress for the Baby Jesus in the Nativity scene.Īt home in Guatemala, we all wanted to be the ones to get the baby Jesus because that meant good luck. Whoever gets the baby figurine shall be the host and invite everyone present to a new celebration on Candelaria. Therefore, he must take the figurine to the nearest church on February 2nd, Día de la Candelaria. People believe that whoever finds the baby Jesus doll is blessed. What Happens if You Get Baby Jesus in the Rosca? Then, one by one, the guests carefully inspect their portions to see if they got the baby Jesus figurine. The knife symbolizes the danger in which Baby Jesus was. The shape of the Rosca represents the King’s crown, and the candied fruit is a way to symbolize the jewels on his wreath.Įach person cuts a slice of the Rosca. The small doll symbolizes the need for a secure place where Jesus could be born, a place where King Herod would not find Him. Inside this delicious bread, there is a hidden ceramic or plastic figurine of baby Jesus. What is the Meaning of the Rosca de Reyes Bun? In Guatemala, we usually serve the Rosca de Reyes accompanied by more traditional Guatemalan foods like tamales colorados, chuchitos, and ponche de frutas. Many Latin American countries have adopted this popular tradition. The Spaniards brought the tradition of celebrating the Epiphany and eating the Rosca to the New World. The most important part was the Rosca de Reyes, a sweet bread made with candied fruit. On Three Kings Day, we would go to my grandmother’s house, and the whole family would share a Merienda de Reyes. A great way to teach kids about this tradition is by downloading these free Three Kings coloring pages. Of course, we always have a full day of activities and crafts, from cooking to coloring. Both my children loved it! It’s a great way to share with them the meaning behind the celebration of Epiphany. Here is an excellent video of the Día de Los Reyes, ideal for the kids. Then, early in the morning on January 6th, we would wake up and run to see what the Reyes had left for us. And we never forget the cookies and milk for Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar! Again, a similar tradition like when we leave a carrot and cookies for Santa and his reindeer. We also put hay and a bucket with water for the camels as refreshments for their long trip. Some people also leave their shoes under the Christmas tree, so Reyes Magos knows which present belongs to which kid (under their shoes). Then, before going to bed, we placed our old shoes under the bed or in the living room near the nativity scene, where the Three Magi would leave us presents. Like we do for Santa over Christmas, we write a letter to the Three Wise Men, asking for presents. ![]() On the night of January 5th, we added the figurines of the Three Wise Men to our Nativity scene. We always had a giant Nacimiento in the living room near the Christmas tree. In Guatemala, people make elaborate Nacimientos or Nativity scenes with colored sawdust, trees, lakes, and mountains. Then the family gets together to enjoy a Rosca de Reyes. But on Epiphany Day, the Three Kings Day is also honored, and the kids receive gifts from the Three Magi. Christmas is celebrated with kids opening presents from Santa Clause. ![]() When I was a little girl, we celebrated El Día de Reyes (Three Kings Day) as part of the Christmas traditions in Guatemala. El Día de Reyes Magos, a Beautiful Christmas Tradition From leaving your shoes out for the Three Magi to enjoying Rosca de Reyes and doing fun Three Kings day crafts and activities, I love sharing El Dia de Reyes Magos with my kids. It’s a tradition that I grew up experiencing in Guatemala. We have always celebrated Día de Reyes with my kids in our home. El Día de Reyes’s celebration commemorates when the Three Wise Men bring gold, incense, and myrrh as gifts to the newborn baby Jesus. Children get presents on this day from the Magi instead of receiving them on Christmas from Santa Claus. El Día de Reyes Magos, Three Kings Day or Epiphany, is a Christian holiday celebrated in many Latin American countries on January 6 th. ![]()
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