El Día de los Reyes Magos
Origins of Reyes Magos
Prophecy
miscellaneous
Final jeopardy
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What does El día de los reyes translate to?
Three kings day
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Where are the "3 Kings" believed to originate from?
Persia
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Who was the King of Judea?
Hared
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What do children traditionally recieve on El día de los Reyes Magos
Toys / presents / candy / sweets
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What did a typical house in Bethlehem have?
A cave where the animals were kept
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What does El día de los reyes celebrate?
the coming of the wise men to worship baby Jesus or bring baby Jesus his gifts
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What is the meaning of "Magi"?
Persian priests Ancient astrologers Ancient dream interpreters
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Which civilization ruled the area of Judea during the time of the 3 Kings visit?
The Romans / They places Hared in the territory of Judea
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What is Rosca de Reyes?
a sweet bread made in the form of a "Crown"
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What is the significance of December 19th?
When Jupiter was over Bethlehem, star led them to correct location When 3 Kings found Jesus Jesus was believed to be an infant (8 months old)
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What gifts did the three wise men bring?
Gold, Frankincense, and myrrh
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What was considered to be the "Regal Star"?
Jupiter
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What did the prophecy state that the messiah would do when he came to Judea?
Free the people from Roman opression
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What do children leave out to be filled on the night before the arrival of the 3 kings?
Empty shoes to be filled with candy
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What are 2 new ideas about the Nativity?
3 Kings were not present at the birth was not in a stable / cave of a home Not on December 25th
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On which date is the Three Kings Day observed/ celebrated?
January 6th
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Which astrological constellation was associated with Judea and the star of kings?
Aries the Ram
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What significance does Bethlehem have?
Believed to be the birthplace of Jesus
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What surprise can be found in the Rosca del Rey?
a toy figurine of Baby Jesus or a dry bean
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What 2 things did the Magi do after having a premonition in a dream?
Not report to Hared about where Jesus was Left on a different route
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By what are other names is "El día de los Reyes Magos" / this holiday known ?
Day of 3 Wise Men 3 Kings day the Epiphany the Magi
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What significance is April 17th believed to be had by some historians/ astrologers ?
The true birthdate of jesus
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What cruel plan did Hared carry out?
Had all male children under 2 killed
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How is this holiday traditionally celebrated in towns and villages?
Huge parades with floats and music
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What is the significance of Egypt?
Where Mary, Joseph and Jesus fled to when in danger of being found by Hared
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