Three Kings Day, better known as Dia de Reyes, is quickly approaching on Tuesday and H-E-B is getting ready by preparing roscas de reyes in abundance.
In Mexico and other Latin American counties, Dia de Reyes’ commemorates the three wise men who brought gifts to Jesus Christ after his birth on Dec. 25.
Celebrated on Jan. 6, the tribute to the three wise man is celebrated current day with Rosca de Reyes,’ or Kings Cake, which is a sweet bread that holds a small toy baby Jesus somewhere in the circular pastry. The person who receives the piece of bread with the baby must host the next party on Dia de la Candelaria, on Feb. 2.
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