Even after Christmas and New Year’s Day pass, holiday celebrations continue in Charlotte with Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes) and Twelfth Night.
These traditional celebrations are expressions of Epiphany, which marks when, according to the nativity story, three wise men visited baby Jesus, bearing gifts.
In modern times, especially in Spain and Latin America, on Three Kings Day, children leave their shoes by the door of their houses, so that the three kings can come and leave them presents.
Traditionally, bakers make “Rosca de Reyes,” a sweet bread meant to represent a crown. The bread often has a plastic doll, representing the baby Jesus, baked inside. Whoever gets the slice of bread with the doll in it is Jesus’ guardian for the year. In some traditions, the person who gets the slice with Baby Jesus is responsible for cooking tamales for everyone on Día de la Candelaria on February 2nd!
Interested in treating yourself to Rosca de Reyes? Try Manolo’s Latin Bakery, 4405-C Central Avenue, Charlotte. Plan ahead, though, because they sell out.
Three Kings Day and Twelfth Night mark the end of the Christmas season.
Three Kings Day and Twelfth Night Events in Charlotte
Here’s what’s been announced so far. We’ll add more events as they’re announced
Día de Reyes/Three Kings Day Family Day Celebration with Levine Museum of the New South
Saturday, January 6, 2024
12 to 3 p.m.
The VAPA Center
700 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Free
This free, family-friendly event will feature:
- Pastorela
- Singing
- Dancing
- Arts and Crafts
- Face painting
- Storytime
- Exhibition of children’s toys
- The largest Rosca de Reyes in the Carolinas
This is event is presented in partnership between Levine Museum of the New South, Fiestas Patrias and Manolo’s Bakery.
Twelfth Night: Spirits of the Season
Saturday, January 6, 2024
6 to 9
Charlotte Museum of History
3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC
$40
This event is for ages 21+ only.
This event is for ages 21+ only.This year’s event will feature even more opportunities to sample local spirits from your favorite local distilleries at one of the most unique locations in Charlotte. Enjoy festive music, learn about the history of distilling in Charlotte, and explore behind-the-scenes of the oldest home in Mecklenburg County. Your admission costs benefit the Museum’s general fund.
Includes unlimited snacks, 6 drink samples, tours of the historic homesite, live music and a historic distilling talk.
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