01/05/2018
This Saturday, January 6th, we celebrate El Dia de Los Reyes (the day of the Three Wise Men). It is the day that commemorates the arrival of the three Wise Men to visit Baby Jesus. The Rosca de Reyes is a traditional Mexican bread in the form of a ring, representing the Wise Men's search for Baby Jesus. It is believed that Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar, the Three Kings from the East, traveled to Jerusalem following a star. The day when the wise men found Baby Jesus is known as Epiphany, which is precisely the event represented by the Rosca de Reyes. The baby Jesus figurine hidden in the bread represents the flight of the Holy Family, fleeing from King Herod. Whoever finds the baby Jesus figurine must take the Baby Jesus figurine on 2nd of February (Dia de La Candelaria) to a church and have it blessed. Additionally, they have the responsibility of hosting a dinner for all that were present on the day of the cutting of the Rosca de Reyes.
Panaderia “El Buen Gusto” is grateful in helping you celebrate this yearly tradition. Our bakery will be selling fresh Rosca de Reyes, made on January 6th. Please contact us for further information.
