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A: Rosca de Reyes- Three Kings Cake- Has to do with the Epiphany Jan 6th the DAY THE 3 KINGS (WISE MEN) VISITED JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH IN THE MANGER. They brought 3 gifts gold, frankincense, and mirth and that is why why Mexicans exchange gifts on Jan 6th CHILDREN RECEIVE TOYS. A day for family and friends to celebrate and enjoy a special meal. Rosca- is the name given to any ring-shaped bread or cookie. A small baby Jesus doll , is backed into the bread, "hidden" to symbolize the day Baby Jesus was hidden from King Herod's troops on THE DAY OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS DEC 28TH (Los Santos Inocentas). This treat is served on the festive Epiphany (The Day of the 3 Kings) and whoever gets the slice of Rosca with the baby doll has to provide the tamales and atole for Candlemass Feb 2 dinner party (Dia de la Candelaria).