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The Epiphany

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  • Which king of Israel wanted to kill the baby who would grow to become the Messiah?
    King Herod
  • What are the groups of carolers in Germany known as?
    Sternsingers
  • How do we call the Three Kings or the Three Wise Men?
    The Magi
  • What animal are the Magi traditionally shown riding on?
    Camels
  • Which city holds a boat race on January 6th?
    Venice (La Regata delle Befane)
  • What is Galette des Rois?
    A kind of Three Kings Day cake in France
  • Which religion celebrates the Epiphany in Egypt?
    Coptic Christians
  • The Magi's visit appears in the Gospel according to whom?
    Matthew
  • What 3 gifts did the Kings bring to Jesus?
    Gold, myrrh, frankincense
  • What's the name of the witch leaving presents for kids in Italy on The Three Kinds Day?
    La Befana
  • What did the Magi follow?
    The star
  • What do children put into their shoes in Argentina?
    Grass and water
  • What's another name for the Three Kings Day?
    The Epiphany
  • How many Magi (Wise Men) visited Jesus in Bethlehem?
    The Bible doesn't say
  • What do people start preparation for on January 6th in Brazil?
    The Carnival season
  • Why do children in some countries leave shoes in the window in the evening of the 5th of January?
    They hope to get presents from the Three Kings.
  • What do people put inside Galette de Rois?
    Trinkets