The 6th of January will be on a Tuesday and it shall be Three Kings Day 2015. It marks the day which many centuries ago, the famous biblical three kings arrived in Bethlehem to see and adore the new born baby Jesus. Three Kings Day comes 12 days after Christmas and it helps mark the ending of the Christmas season. It is also known as “The Manifestation of God”, “The Manifestation of Magi” or “Feast of Epiphany”. Some people say it signifies the taking down of Christmas trees and decorations and this is a family tradition that is passed on through generations.
The three kings who were also known as Magi or Wise men followed a star through the desert for 12 days to find the divine child in Bethlehem. Balthazar, Gaspar and Melchior were their names and they represented Africa, Arabia and Europe respectively. They travelled by elephant, camel and horse to present the new born baby with three gifts that were symbolic and these were gold, myrrh and frankincense. On this day, a grand feast is held to pay homage to the Magi. In most parts of the world, it has remained to be a holiday of great importance.
