What is Three Kings Day?
This is a Christian holiday that celebrates the Biblical story of the three kings who followed a bright star of Bethlehem to bring gifts to the Christ child.
In the story of the Bible the three kings, named Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar, brought gifts to the new baby. They brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Three Kings Day is also known as The Epiphany. In Spanish and in South America it is referred to as- El Día de los Reyes.
Why on January 6 th?
The Western Christian Church adopted December 25 th as the day of the Feast of Christ’s birth. This change was how the twelve days of Christmas arose. The Eastern Christian Church recognizes January 6 th as the celebration of the nativity. The physical birth of Jesus was kept on January 6 th in Bethlehem .
