Dia de Reyes

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Westside students who participate in the spanish dual immersion program, recently celebrated the Dia de Reyes, or King's Day.   Pictured are students from Mrs. Edman's second grade class.

"Kings' Day"which commemorates the arrival of the three Magi or wise men, is celebrated in most of Spain, Spanish America, and sometimes, Hispanic communities in the United States, this is the day when children traditionally get presents, which are attributed to the Three Wise Men (and not Santa Claus or Father Christmas).  In Mexico before children go to bed, they leave their shoes outside filled with hay or dried grass for the animals the Wise Men ride, along with a note.

Part of this tradition involves eating the Rosca de Reyes, which is a pastry filled with hidden Christ figurines.  Whoever finds the baby Jesus figurine is blessed and must take the figurine to the nearest church on February 2.  In the Mexican culture, this person also has to throw a party and provide tamales and atole to the guests.