On January 6th many cultures celebrate the feast of the Three Kings, also known as The Epiphany. For example in France, Belgium and also in Switzerland, the holiday is celebrated with a special tradition. A a cake is baked which contains one single bean or figurine. Whoever gets the trinket is "crowned" king for the remainder of the holiday. A similar tradition also exists in Spain, the cake, in this case actually is ring-shaped and filled pastry or Roscón de Reyes. In Mexico they have the same ring-shaped cake Rosca de Reyes, it contains figurines of the Baby Jesus. Whoever gets a figurine is supposed to buy tamales for the Candelaria feast on February the second. In New Orleans, Louisiana and surrounding regions, a similar ring-shaped cake known as a "king cake" traditionally becomes available in bakeries from the Epiphany through Mardi Gras. The different varieties of pastry involved is large.

Therefore I would like to know your king cake and family tradition on the Three Kings Day. You have no family tradition? Bake a traditional Galette des rois, Roscón de Reyes, Bolo Rei, King Cake, Dreikönigskuchen or give your fantasy full scope and create your very own King Cake as I did last year.

How to participate:
Please read and follow the instructions below.

• Bake or buy a King Cake, take pictures (if possible) and blog about the cake and your family tradition and don't forget to mention who was the "crowned" king
• Please link back to this announcement in your post, and eventually to the roundup.
• Fill in the form below and your post will be listed in the roundup.
• Last day of submission is January 8.

I'm looking forward to see your posts and pictures. I try to do the roundup on January 12. If you have any question or suggestion don't hesitate to contact me.

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