Gloria Holmes
Written by Caroline J. Photographs by May B. Updated Dec 29, 2021 at 9:11am, Posted on Dec 29, 2021 at 9:11am.
After Christmas and New Year comes the Epiphany. Celebrated every year on January 6, this is the chance to sample the famous Galette des Rois. January 6th is not a public holiday, celebrations are allowed from the first Sunday in January, this year Sunday January 3, 2021. But do you know why? And do you know the date and origin of Epiphany Day? tell you.
to many, comprehension it’s day royal party ! But do you know exactly why and what is the story behind it January 6 date ?
You can imagine, but the origin of Epiphany is religious. L ‘comprehension, which comes from the Greek Epiphany «(« appear ” where ” Arrival ”) celebrates the arrival of celebrities Magi (Melchior, Balthazar and Gaspard) with baby Jesus. Founded in the West by the Church around the fourth century, this Christian holiday It was intended to honor the spiritual values of the three kings who were to give gifts to Jesus at his birth.
but then Why do we eat Galette des Rois on January 6th?Epiphany Day? This tradition does not find its origin in religion, but it turns out to be completely pagan. During Roman antiquity, during the feast of Saturnalia, the roles between masters and slaves were reversed. and to set ” Prince of Saturnalia Then the Romans used the cake in which a bead was dropped. This tradition developed over time and coincided with Epiphany.
The galette des rois varies by region. Thus, in the south of France, we tend to taste a crown decorated with candied fruits.
So enjoy!
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