All over France, we celebrate LaFête des Rois or Kings’ 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 delicious Galette des Rois or Kings’ Cake! Although in most households the galette is enjoyed on Epiphany day and throughout January. Learn all about this French tradition called La Fête des Rois and the Triage des Rois in the posts below. Explore regional galette variations across France. Try an easy recipe to make your very own galette!
Galette des Rois Tradition
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 of gold, myrrh, and incense following the birth of Jesus. The three wise men, or Kings, were called Balthazar, Gaspard, and Melchior, who followed the star to find… Continue reading Galette des Rois Tradition
La Galette des Rois – Epiphany Day
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 bearing gifts of gold, myrrh, and incense following the birth of Jesus. The three wise men, or Kings, were called Balthazar, Gaspard, and Melchior, who followed the star to find Jesus in the manger. The galette follows the tradition of the Tirage… Continue reading La Galette des Rois – Epiphany Day
Galette des Rois – 3 Easy Recipes
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 is a basic list of ingredients with 3 variations for the almond filling, which I adapt depending on whether I am using almond paste or almond flour (ground… Continue reading Galette des Rois – 3 Easy Recipes
Bonne Fête des Rois!
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 the month of January in bakeries or supermarkets all over France to celebrate La Fête des Rois or King’s Day. Depending on the region of France, there are… Continue reading Bonne Fête des Rois!
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