The 3 Wise Men

 

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“Three Kings” or “Three Wise Men” are, according to Christian beliefs, a group of distinguished foreigners who visited Jesús after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. They are regular figures in traditional accounts of the nativity celebrations of Christmas and are an important part of the Christian tradition.

 

Photo by Juan P. Valenzuela

Although traditions identify a variety of different names, they have been commonly known as:
•    Melchior (a Babylonian scholar)
•    Gaspar  (a Persian scholar)
•    Balthasar (an Arab scholar)

Spanish Customs

Holidays celebrating the arrival of the “Three Magic Kings” traditionally recognize a distinction between the date of their arrival and the date of Jesus’ birth.

Christian Tradition celebrates the “Three Wise Men” on the day of Epiphany, January 6, the day immediately following the twelve days of Christmas, particularly in the Spanish-speaking parts of the world. In these areas, “The Three Kings” receive letters from children and so bring them gifts on the night before Epiphany. In Spain, according to the tradition, they come on their camels to visit the houses of all the children; much like Santa Claus with his reindeer, they visit everyone in one night.

(Read more about the Three Wise Men in Spain)

By the way, talking about presents...

A GIFT FOR YOU...

I have a present for you. 

It's the number-one song when you were born.
I hope you like it! 

Follow 3 steps:

Step 1. 

Write your Birthdate.

Step 2.a) 

Discover the number-one song in the United States when you were born at Wikipedia (USA) .

Step 2.b) 

Discover the number-one song in Europe when you were born at Wikipedia (Europe)

Step 3. 

Search for (and Listen to) the video-clip of the song in YouTube .

*Extra Step: Look up the Lyrics of the song here .

(Spanish Version)

UN REGALO PARA TI...

Te regalo la canción que estaba de moda el día que tú naciste...
¡Espero que te guste!

Sigue 3 pasos: 

Paso 1. 

Escribe tu fecha de nacimiento.

Paso 2.a) 

Descubre la canción que estaba de moda en Estados Unidos el día que tú naciste en Wikipedia (USA).

Paso 2.b) 

Descubre la canción que estaba de moda en Europa el día que tú naciste en  Wikipedia (Europe).

Paso 3. 

Busca (y escucha) el video-clip de la canción en YouTube.

*Paso Extra: Encuentra la letra de la canción aquí .

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