El Dia De Los Tres Reyes Magos

Another term for Three Kings Day is

___________ is the spanish word meaning "The Eve of Three Kings" On this night, children in many spanish-speaking countries place a pair of shoes under their bed, in the living room, or outside of the house where the Three Kings will leave them thier parents. Some children also leave grass and water for the Three Kings' camels to enjoy!

______________ is a parade that takes place in many Spanish cities on the evening of January 5th in which the Three Kings ride though the streets throwing candy and small gifts to the crowds. Many parades are broadcasted live for families to enjoy viewing at home as well.

______________ is a park in Mexico City dating back ti the Colonial era. Each year during the evenings prior to January 6th, many Mexican families visit this park for a night of food and fun, having their picture made with the Three Kings, and delivering their gift wish letter

______________ is a pastry traditionally eaten to celebrate Three Kings Day. Recipes vary from country to country, but generally it is round to signify a king's crown and decorated with a fig fruit, cherries, and other dried fruit or candied fruits. A small figure of baby Jesus is traditionally hidden inside of the bread and whoever finds it will be blessed with good luck.

In some countries, like Mexico, whoever finds the baby Jesus hidden in the pastry described above is obligated to host a party on February 2nd or ___________________. This is a christian holiday to commemorate the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of Christ in the Temple.

___________________ was a Nubian King and ruler of Ethiopia. His gift to jesus was myrrh.

_________________ was the Sultan of Arabia and the oldest if the Three Kings. He had a long white beard and wore elegant crimson robes.

___________________ was the emperor of the Orient. His gift to Jesus was frankincense.

A precious and aromatic resin; ______________________, was one of the three gifts brought to Jesus by the Three Kings. It was used in medicine as a perfume and used in embalming as a holy ointment.

Gaspar presented Jesus with _______________ which was burned in the temples to honor God and symbolized prayer.

From Melchior Jesus received this precious metal: __________________