The story of Melchor, Gaspar and Baltazar, a classic of the Christian tradition.
On January 6, the arrival of the wise men who, according to tradition, bring gifts to the whole family. It is a date in which you can also enjoy the rosca de reyesaccompanied by the famous pastry cream.
According to Catholic tradition, Melchor, Gaspar and Baltazar They come to adore the baby Jesus with surprising gifts.
Friday, January 6, commemorates the Epiphanywhich means manifestation, because it was the day the Magi met the son of Mary and they were in charge of receiving him with presents, such as precious stones and incense.
How to receive the Magi
On the night of January 5, the little ones usually leave their shoes next to the manger and the Christmas tree and containers with meal and another with agua for the camels.
How the letter to the Magi is sent
According to tradition, the letter is tied to a balloon that goes to heaven and, in this way, it is believed that the Three Wise Men will be able to receive the letter and read it.
On what day can you eat the Rosca de Reyes
The thread breaks January 6th and, according to the Bible, it is the day that Melchor, Gaspar and Baltazar met the baby Jesus and presented him with incense, gold and myrrh.
The new and fourth Wizard King
According to ancient history, there is a fourth king named Artaba. The man was in charge of bringing precious stones to Jesus, but on one occasion he found a sick old man and had a difficult dilemma: stay and offer his help or continue the journey with Melchor, Gaspar and Baltazar.
Artaban was a young man with a long beard and humble eyes, who lived in the Monte Uchita.The man had the gift of finding out about the most important events of the time thanks to an oracle, and that is how the news reached him about the appearance of a great being of light that would offer forgiveness to all the sins of human beings. .