The feast of the Three Kings in Torrevieja

Spain's the new year — is Christmas on December 25 and the Feast of the Three Kings on 6 January. Exactly Three Kings and not the Case of frost or Santa Claus write letters to the desires of the Spanish children.

Three of the pagan King-MAG: Caspar, Melchior and Belshazzar-according to the legend, on the night of 5 to 6 January visit to all cities and towns of Spain…This time, winter break, and everywhere you will see the free games for children, where there are huge bouncy castles, dancing, halls festive fun makeup where kids are fantastic characters, interesting shops, etc. At the end of the holiday-the gifts from the big bag and taking pictures with the three kings.

the Feast of the Three Kings in Spain can be considered not only a pagan tradition, how much a reflection of biblical stories. In particular, three of the King – the biblical Magi who visited the newborn Jesus in the cradle and brought him their gifts.

it is believed that the majestic mages are annually from the East on camels that pass through the country and travel to Bethlehem.

the Three Kings Celebration in Spain and therefore often called the Day of the adoration of the Magi (Reis Mags) or Epiphany. The latter also appears in the number three: during the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in the river Jordan was God the Father, who testified the baptism of God the Son, and the Holy Spirit descended from heaven in the form of a dove.

the Feast of the Three Kings or Epiphany - a family celebration, to which thoroughly prepare both children and parents. In the evening the houses are covered with rich tables with refreshments for the kings mages.

the Children clean their shoes, put them inside the straw and expose the doorstep in anticipation of gifts from Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar.

it is believed that children who behaved well all year, will receive from the great kings welcome gift, and those who are not exemplary behavior – a Shoe full of coal.

apparently, the kings-Magi I really hope that you two will stand in the way of correction, so the quality of the coal they often use black sugar which is sold in Spain.

On the feast of the Three Kings Spanish mistress of the home bake round cake (roscon de Reyes) with cream and whipped cream.