Religious / Liturgical
Epiphany is primarily a feast day in which religion?
A) Islam
B) Christianity
C) Buddhism
B) Christianity
In the Gospel of Matthew, who visits the infant Jesus, marking the Biblical narrative connected with Epiphany?
A) Shepherds
B) Magi (wise men)
C) Roman centurions
B) Magi (wise men)
What is the name of the traditional Epiphany parade in Spain and other countries where floats carry the Three Kings through town?
A) Cavalcade of Magi
B) Wassail Procession
C) Star Singing March
A) Cavalcade of Magi
What is the general name for the sweet, ring-shaped pastry associated with Epiphany in many countries?
A) Panettone
B) Bolo Rei
C) King('s) cake
C) King('s) cake
In many Hispanic cultures, January 6 (Día de los Reyes) is traditionally considered the end of what festive period?
A) Lent
B) The Christmas season
C) Carnival season
B) The Christmas season
On what date is Epiphany traditionally celebrated in Western Christianity?
A) December 25
B) January 1
C) January 6
C) January 6
According to the biblical account, the Magi followed what sign to find Jesus?
A) A prophet’s words
B) A special star
C) The sound of angels
B) A special star
What do children and young people often carry while going door-to-door singing in some European Epiphany folk traditions?
A) Lanterns
B) A star on a rod
C) A candle wreath
B) A star on a rod
In France and Belgium, what is the Epiphany pastry called that often hides a small trinket inside?
A) Bolo Rei
B) Rosca de Reyes
C) Galette des Rois
C) Galette des Rois
After the Three Kings Day celebration in Hispanic tradition, the person who finds the figurine inside the Rosca de Reyes must host another celebration on which later date?
A) January 20
B) February 14
C) February 2 (Candlemas / Día de la Candelaria)
C) February 2 (Candlemas / Día de la Candelaria)
In Western Christian tradition, Epiphany principally commemorates which event?
A) Jesus’ baptism in the River Jordan
B) The Crucifixion
C) The visit of the Magi (Three Wise Men)
C) The visit of the Magi (Three Wise Men)
In the biblical narrative, which gifts did the Magi present to Jesus?
A) Gold, silver, and bronze
B) Wheat, wine, and oil
C) Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
C) Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
In many cultures associated with Epiphany, what are children traditionally given or collect when participating in the Star singers tradition?
A) Blankets
B) Sweets or donations
C) Flowers
B) Sweets or donations
In Spanish-speaking countries, what is the ring-shaped cake eaten on Three Kings Day typically called?
A) King tart
B) Roscón / Rosca de Reyes
C) Pavlova
B) Roscón / Rosca de Reyes
In Hispanic cultures, how do children often prepare for the arrival of the Three Kings on Epiphany Eve?
A) They leave their shoes out with a wish list for the Kings to fill with gifts.
B) They hide candy in the yard.
C) They fast all day.
A) They leave their shoes out with a wish list for the Kings to fill with gifts.
What is the literal meaning of the term “Epiphany,” derived from Greek?
A) “Joyful celebration”
B) “Manifestation” or “appearance”
C) “Gift-giving”
Correct: B) “Manifestation” or “appearance”
What Biblical Gospel contains the account of the Magi visiting Jesus?
A) Gospel of Mark
B) Gospel of Luke
C) Gospel of Matthew
C) Gospel of Matthew
Which of the following is not typically part of customarily celebrating Epiphany / Three Kings Day?
A) Eating Rosca or King Cakes
B) Decorating with carved pumpkins
C) Parades with the Three Kings
C) Parades with the Three Kings
The decorations on a Roscón or Rosca de Reyes traditionally symbolize what?
A) Jewels of the Three Kings’ crowns
B) The shepherds’ staffs
C) The gifts of frankincense and myrrh
A) Jewels of the Three Kings’ crowns
In Hispanic family gatherings for Día de los Reyes, which of the following is a symbolic representation often shared or eaten?
A) The Rosca de Reyes shaped like a crown to honor the Kings and close the Christmas season
B) A chocolate coin for each person
C) A platter of tropical fruits
A) The Rosca de Reyes shaped like a crown to honor the Kings and close the Christmas season
In Eastern Christianity, Epiphany is often called Theophany and primarily commemorates what event?
A) The Resurrection
B) The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
C) The Nativity of Mary
B) The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
In the biblical account, after visiting Jesus, how are the Magi warned not to return to King Herod?
A) A voice from heaven
B) A dream
C) A written message
B) A dream
On the night before Three Kings Day in some Hispanic traditions, what might children leave out to receive gifts from the Three Kings?
A) Their shoes
B) Their school books
C) A lantern
A) Their shoes
In many traditional King Cake and Rosca de Reyes customs, what happens to the person who finds the hidden figurine or bean in their slice?
A) They must fast the next day
B) They are crowned “king/queen” or gain a special role in the celebration
C) They must pay a fine
B) They are crowned “king/queen” or gain a special role in the celebration
In Hispanic Epiphany traditions, what does receiving gifts on January 6 symbolize?
A) The visit of angels on Christmas morning
B) The gifts given to baby Jesus by the Three Kings
C) A harvest blessing
B) The gifts given to baby Jesus by the Three Kings