Favophilie comes from the word “fève” or “fava bean,” which was originally used in the Galette des Rois. Today, small trinkets have replaced the bean during the “Tirage des rois” at Epiphany. At first, the theme was more religious with … Continue reading Favophilie and Favophiles
All over France, we celebrate LaFête des Rois or King’s Day. It takes place 12 days after Christmas, on January 6th or on the first Sunday of the New Year. During this time, we share the very much anticipated and … Continue reading La Fête des Rois aka Kings’ Day a Collection
On January 6th, all over France, we celebrate Epiphany Day, 12 days after Christmas, with La Galette des Rois, which is reminiscent of the biblical Christian tradition of the three wise men’s journey or Les Trois Rois Mages bearing gifts … Continue reading Galette des Rois Tradition
This is an easy Galette des Rois recipe for Epiphany Day or La Fête des Rois, which is a French tradition on January 6. Read more about it here, too. I’ve made it several times at home, and it is delicious. This … Continue reading Galette des Rois – 3 Easy Recipes
La Fête des Rois, or King’s Day, is an anticipated holiday and tradition in France that takes place 12 days after Christmas. To celebrate, La Galette des Rois or a King’s Cake, is baked in many households and sold throughout … Continue reading Bonne Fête des Rois!
We celebrate Epiphany Day, 12 days after Christma,s with La Galette des Rois reminiscent of the biblical Christian tradition of the three wise men’s journey bearing gifts of gold, myrrh, and incense following the birth of Jesus. The three wise men, … Continue reading La Galette des Rois – Epiphany Day
