Why is gold offered on Three Kings Day?
Why is gold offered on Three Kings Day?
This day is celebrated on January 6 , twelve days after the birth of Jesus . It was on this day that the Three Wise Men arrived in Bethlehem, guided by their guiding star.
This day is celebrated on January 6 , twelve days after the birth of Jesus . It was on this day that the Three Wise Men arrived in Bethlehem, guided by their guiding star.
The offering of gold to the infant Jesus shows the recognition that this child, even though small and fragile, would be a true King . A king unlike Herod, who reigned in the palace of Jerusalem. Fearing that he would lose his position as King after the birth of Jesus, Herod issued a decree ordering the death of all male children under two years old who lived in his city.
To celebrate this date, several countries have created and recreated traditions , such as in Mexico, Spain, Uruguay and Argentina , where gifts are exchanged while eating "Rosca de Reyes" (King Cake).
