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Día de los Reyes Magos
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el 6 de
enero
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Prácticas, Productos, Perspectivas
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Three Kings’ Day…
• is celebrated January 6th
• celebrates the arrival in
Bethlehem of the Three Kings
who followed a special star for 12
days.
¿Qué es el «Día de los Reyes»?
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• This day is referred to as the
Epiphany.
–The epiphany commemorates the
kings’ journey from the east to
Bethlehem to see a newborn king.
¿Qué es el «Día de los Reyes»?
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• Ancient tradition and
writings state that the
kings brought three gifts:
gold, frankincense and
myrrh.
• According to traditions taught in the
Spanish-speaking world, on this day the
Three Kings revealed Jesus to the world as
King.
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• The Spaniards brought
the tradition with them
to the New World in the
7th century.
• The kings’ names are:
• MELCHOR (Melchior)
• GASPAR
• BALTASAR (Balthazar)
Otros Datos
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• The word “Mago” comes from the
Persian word magu, meaning
magician.
–The Magi were members of a
priestly caste of ancient Medes and
Persians.
Otros Datos
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• Melchor, the oldest Magi,
was the Sultan of Arabia.
• He had a long, white
beard.
• His gift was GOLD.
El Rey Melchor
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ORO
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• GOLD was used a great deal by the
Hebrews in Temple worship.
• GOLD was an article of commerce.
• GOLD symbolized royal status.
¿Por qué el oro?
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• Baltasar was a Nubian
(Ethiopian) King.
• He dressed in exquisite robes.
• His gift was MYRRH.
El Rey Baltasar
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MIRRA
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• MYRRH is a precious and aromatic
resin from the bark of thorny African
trees.
• Extracting MYRRH was a painful
ordeal.
• MYRRH symbolized suffering.
¿Por qué la mirra?
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la MIRRA
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la MIRRA
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• Gaspar was Emperor of the
Orient.
• His clothes were gilded in
gold.
• His gift was
FRANKINCENSE.
El Rey Gaspar
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INCIENSO (frankincense)
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Frankincense is…
• an exceedingly aromatic gum.
• a sacred incense for Temple
worship.
• a priceless gift that symbolizes
prayer.
¿Por qué el incienso?
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INCIENSO
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INCIENSO
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When do the festivities begin?
This annual celebration surrounding the arrival of
the Three Kings begins on the evening of January 5
for the Three Kings’ Parade.
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el DESFILE
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• The Cabalgata (desfile) de los
Reyes Magos begins on January
5 and continues on January 6
with the celebration of the
Epiphany.
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• People liven up the streets with festive
lights.
• Nativity scenes are set up in various
locations.
• Holiday music helps maintain the
festive atmosphere.
Tradiciones del Desfile
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• The kings ride upon
horses or elaborate
floats and throw
candies down to
the children lining
the street.
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• The children ask the kings for presents.
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• Children, families and entire cities
throughout Spain and the Spanish - speaking
world celebrate this major holiday.
¿Dónde se celebra los Reyes
Magos?
• The tradition is older and MORE
CELEBRATED in the Spanish world than
Santa’s visit on Christmas Eve.
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• After Christmas a statue of a Rey is placed
as a centerpiece on the dining room table.
• The kids cut grass or greenery on January
5th and put it in a box under their bed.
• The next morning a small gift from Los
Reyes is found in the box.
en Puerto Rico…
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• Los Reyes Magos is a deeply held
tradition.
• Their image is highly treasured
and is prevalent in the art of the
island…
en Puerto Rico…
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The Catholic Church declared the Magi
Saints. Each was given his own Day of
Feast.
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• On the days after the Epiphany the
Octavas and Octavitas are celebrated.
• There are 8 days (Octavas) then 8 more
days (Octavitas) of religious
celebrations.
• The celebrations end late January.
Octavas, Octavitas
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• The children write letters to the
Three Kings and ask for gifts.
en México…
• They attach their letters to colorful
balloons and release them.
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en México…
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• On January 5th (the eve), figurines of
the Three Kings are added to nativity
scenes.
• Children place shoes under their beds so
the Three Kings will leave gifts for them.
en México…
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• Grass or hay and a
bucket of water are
left outside for the
Three Kings’ camels.
• Cookies and milk are
left for the kings
en México…
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en México…
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la Rosca de Reyes
Three Kings’ Bread
Oval sweetbread with candied fruit
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Datos Importantes
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The ancient writings from the Old
and New Testaments do not …
•name the kings or tell how many
•tell who gave what gift
•tell the time it actually took to
travel from the far east to
Bethlehem. (Speculation is 2 yrs.)
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•Bible scholars believe there may have been
an army that accompanied the kings. Why?
•The journey was long and perilous. An
army would protect them.
•King Herod the Great (Herod 1) of
Judea, a vicious king, did not harm the
kings.
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•Herod was a pro-Roman king.
•He was called “great” not for his kindness;
rather for his massive building programs in
Jerusalem (he re-built the Jewish Temple)
and made magnificent the port city of
Caesarea.
•He murdered many. (Including two sons)
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