French Traditions
This holiday is celebrated in France on January 6.
What is Epiphany (L’Épiphanie)?
The special cake eaten for Epiphany.
What is la galette des rois?
Epiphany celebrates the visit of these people.
Who are the Three Kings (Les Rois Mages)?
Galette is usually made with this type of pastry.
What is puff pastry?
“King” in French.
What is roi?
The person who finds the fève becomes this for the day.
What is the king or queen?
The small object hidden inside the cake.
What is the fève?
Another name for Epiphany in French.
What is la fête des rois?
Frangipane is mainly made from this nut.
What are almonds?
“Queen” in French.
What is reine?
This paper accessory is worn by the king or queen.
What is a crown (une couronne)?
Traditionally, the youngest person does this during serving.
What is hiding under the table and choosing slices?
The Three Kings followed this to find baby Jesus.
What is the star?
In southern France, this dessert replaces galette.
What is brioche des rois?
“Cake” or “pastry” in French.
What is gâteau?
Families usually eat galette during this time of day.
What is dessert / an afternoon snack?
If you find the fève, you must do this.
What is buy the next galette?
Epiphany happens this many days after Christmas.
What is 12 days?
Galette is usually eaten with this hot drink.
What is coffee or hot chocolate?
“To celebrate” in French.
What is célébrer?
In France, Epiphany is celebrated mainly for this reason today.
What is tradition / family celebration?
This flavor is most common in France.
What is almond (frangipane)?
The Three Kings brought these items.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
The fève was originally made from this.
What is a bean?
“Hidden” in French.
What is caché(e)?