Celebrating Three Kings Day Traditions

Woody introduces Three Kings Day, a holiday celebrated on January 6th, highlighting its traditions such as receiving gifts, making crowns, and participating in parades. The holiday commemorates the biblical story of the three wise men visiting baby Jesus. Various customs, including baking a cake with a hidden baby figure, are discussed. The video provides a bilingual narrative, emphasizing the cultural significance of the holiday in Hispanic communities.

What date is Three Kings Day celebrated?

• December 31st

• December 25th

• January 1st

• January 6th

What do children traditionally do with their shoes on Three Kings Day?

• Wear them to sleep

• Donate them

• Leave them by their beds

• Throw them away

Why are children excited to wake up early on Three Kings Day?

• To play games

• To find presents

• To go back to school

• To watch a parade

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What do parents traditionally tell their children about leaving shoes out?

• It keeps bad dreams away

• They will receive new shoes

• The Three Kings will fill them with gifts

• It will bring them good luck

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What gifts did the Three Kings bring to baby Jesus?

• Gold, Silver, and Bronze

• Books, Pens, and Ink

• Frankincense, Myrrh, and Gold

• Clothes, Food, and Shelter

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What is the significance of the crowns made on Three Kings Day?

• They represent wisdom

• They are just for fun

• They symbolize royalty

• They are gifts for parents

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What is hidden inside the special cake baked on Three Kings Day?

• A small toy

• A tiny figure of baby Jesus

• A piece of candy

• A coin

What happens if someone finds the tiny figure in the cake?

• They make a speech

• They host the next party

• They receive extra gifts

• They have to bake the next cake

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How is Three Kings Day primarily observed by cultures around the world?

• With fasting and prayer

• By exchanging gifts

• Through silence

• With fireworks

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What historical event does Three Kings Day commemorate?

• The birth of Jesus

• The creation of the world

• The last supper

• The visit of the Three Kings to baby Jesus