What day do you eat la galette des rois?
January 6
In France, the official date is January 6, which this year is a Monday (tomorrow). Yet, the galette des rois is usually eaten the first Sunday in January, or the closest Sunday to Epiphany.
When did La galette des rois start?
14th century
The tradition of eating the cake dates back to the 14th century. According to tradition the cake was to draw the kings to the Epiphany. Interestingly during the French Revolution the name was changed to “Gâteau de l’egalité” because it wasn’t really the done thing to be a king at that time.
What date is La Fete des Rois in France?
Every year on January 6 is La Fête des Rois – Three King’s Day. The Christian holiday of Epiphany marks the day when the three wise men arrived in Bethlehem to meet the baby Jesus. Here in France, the holiday is celebrated nationwide – regardless of religion – with cake.
What is the history of La galette des rois?
The French have been serving up galette des rois since the 14th-century. Traditionally, it’s served on January 6th – the 12th day of Christmas – to celebrate the Epiphany, a religious feast day commemorating the arrival of the Three Kings to the manger where Jesus was born.
What is traditionally eaten on 6 January?
It’s traditional to eat a special cake called ‘Rosca de Reyes’ (Three Kings Cake). A figure of Baby Jesus is hidden inside the cake. Whoever has the baby Jesus in their piece of cake is the ‘Godparent’ of Jesus for that year. In Italy, some children also get their presents on Epiphany.
Who invented galette des rois?
Today, no galette des rois without a charm. The tradition comes from the 14th century when, for the first time, in Besancon (Eastern France) monks began to elect their chief chapter by putting a gold coin in a piece of bread.
What is inside a galette des rois?
A Galette des rois is a puffed pastry cake often filled with frangipane (a filling made from or flavoured with almonds). A charm, called ‘fève’ is then hidden inside. Whoever finds the charm in their piece of galette is crowned king or queen for the night.
What is La Fete des Rois?
There is a special tradition in France that is celebrated the 1st Sunday of each New Year. The celebration is “La Fête des Rois” (Three Kings Day) and includes a king, a queen and a special cake.
What is La Fêtes des Rois & La Galette des Rois?
A traditional French holiday, la Fête des Rois (Feast of the Kings) is a festive event and an opportunity for families to gather for some delicious Galette des Rois (King’s cake). Children will enjoy fun activities while the galettes are warming up in the oven, then we will all enjoy a generous slice of the cake!