A segment from Magazine 'This is Valencia"

The Cabalgata Tres Reyes de MagosTraditionally the 6th of January is a most important day in the Spanish Christmas calendar as this is the day when the presents are given. It all starts at 5pm on the evening of 5 December, when the Three Kings arrive in the harbour of Valencia make their way as part of a huge procession of floats and marching bands (Cabalgata) up through the city to the City Hall (Ayuntamiento). They are greeted by the Mayoress of Valencia, Rita Barber, and then climb a fireman's staircase to the main balcony to address the children. Then they move on into the City Hall, which opens its doors to the public so that the children can visit them and receive a present. It is well worth a visit to Valencia to watch this procession as it is all great fun, take a carrier bag to catch sweets and presents thrown off the floats!

Another tradition for the 6th is to eat Rosc?n de Reyes, a pastry ring covered in 'jewels' of candied fruit. But beware, some contain a broad bean! If you get one in yours, you buy them next year!

Thanks Vicky MacFeidth for sending that in