Today is the Feast Day of the Epiphany or Three Kings Day.

[hrmjustin]

It is the last day of the Christmas Season.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphany_(holiday)

Epiphany 2015: Dates, Customs, Scripture And History Of 'Three Kings Day' Explained (PHOTOS)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/04/epiphany-2015_n_6350116.html?utm_hp_ref=religion

[okasha]

1. Here in S. TX and Mexico

we celebrate with a special ring-shaped pastry called a rosca de reyes.. A tiny ceramic figure of the infant Jesus is baked into it, and whoever gets "el Baby" has to give a party for la candelaria, February 2.

[hrmjustin]

2. That is so cool. Do you know where the tradition came from?

[okasha]

3. It originated in Spain

and is observed pretty much throughout Latin America. I.think the New Orleans Kings' Cake is similar, but is served just before Lent.

[hrmjustin]

4. I will have to see if it is done here in NY.

[okasha]

5. I'm sure it is.

Any Mexican bakery should have the roscas, and probably groceries in Hispanic neighborhoods.

[hrmjustin]

6. I will have to take a trip to Sunset Park sometime this year.