Every year on January 6, millions of children around the world look forward to Three Kings Day, because in Spanish-speaking countries like Spain, Venezuela, Mexico, among others, this day is also synonymous with gifts for all little ones in the house. On January 6, the Day of Kings is celebrated in several countries of the world, to commemorate the adoration of the Child Jesus by the three wise men, who came from the East to pay honors and bring presents to the newborn. It constitutes an unequivocal symbol of the recognition of the pagan world, which recognizes Jesus Christ as King and only savior of humanity.
According to the Catholic religion, this day coincides with the day of the Epiphany. It is one of the oldest liturgical celebrations that means revelation or apparition, in reference to the fact that the child Jesus is shown to the pagan world, represented in the Magi. It marks the end of the Christmas period in many countries of the world, especially in Spanish-speaking countries.
Who were the wise men?
The word “magician” comes from the Persian-gu-u-sha, which means priest, referring to a caste of Persian or Babylonian priests who studied the stars, in their desire to seek God. Melchior, Gaspar and Baltasar were the three wise men who came from distant lands to deliver rich gifts such as gold, incense and myrrh, to pay homage to the king of kings: Jesus of Nazareth. It was estimated that they were monarchs from nations from the East to the Mediterranean, being powerful, wise and noble men, since in the Gospels of the Bible no details are indicated about these Magi who came to worship Jesus. According to ancient physical representations of the magicians they were shown in Persian costumes, holding the offerings with their hands covered by their cloaks. From the 9th century they were represented as Kings, with crowns adorning their heads. The remains of the kings rested in Constantinople until the year 474 and were later transferred to the Cathedral of Milan, Italy. Currently the mortal remains remain in Cologne, Germany.
