SAN DIEGO ( KSWB/KUSI ) — January 6 not only marks the Monday of the first full workweek in 2025 but also the celebration of Epiphany.
Otherwise known as Three Kings’ Day or Little Christmas , Epiphany is a Christian holiday that honors the three wise men’s visit to the baby Jesus.
In many Latin American countries, this occasion is celebrated with a traditional pastry known as Rosca de Reyes , sometimes known as the “Wreath of the Kings” or king cake. The colorful, sweet bread has become a central part of the holiday festivities, bringing families and friends together to commemorate the arrival of the three wise men with food and rich customs.
Rosca de Reyes is a round or oval-shaped cake made with a dough enriched with butter, eggs and sugar. It is often flavored with orange blossom and adorned with candied fruits that represent the jewels of a royal crown . The bread is typically baked into a ring shape, symbolizing the eternal love of God, the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage explains .