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Facts About Three Kings Day

Monday, Jan. 6, marks the close of the Christmas celebration for many Christians.

On this day, known as the Epiphany or Three Kings Day, people celebrate the visit of the magi to the Christ child. While some people are very familiar with this feast day and the customs surrounding it, others are less so.

Here are some facts about Three Kings Day.

• Three Kings Day also goes by the names Little Christmas, Denha, Theophany, Día de los Reyes, and the Baptism of Jesus.

• The Epiphany marks the 12th day of Christmas, falling 12 days after Dec. 25.

• It is customary for some celebrants to bake ring-s...

 

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