Dia De Reyes
La Mirra
A precious and aromatic resin
la Epifanía
Another term for Three Kings Day
el oro
From Melchior Jesus received this precious metal
el incienso
Gaspar presented Jesus w el incienso which was burned in the temples to honor God and symbolized prayer
la víspera de Reyes
eve of three kings
La Alameda
is a park in Mexico City dating back to the colonial era. Each year during the evenings prior to January 6th, many Mexican families visit this park fir a night of food and fun, having their picture made with the Three Kings, and delivering their gift wish letters.
La rosca de reyes
is a pastry traditionally eaten to celebrate Three Kings day
La Cabalgata de los Reyes
parade of the Three Kings
Melchor
the oldest of the three kings
Baltasar
was a Nubian King and ruler of Ethiopia
Gaspar
was the emperor of the Orient
el Día de la Candelaria
whoever finds the baby Jesus hidden in the pastry described above is obligated to host a party
