Osceola County Commissioner for District 3, Brandon Arrington will host The Three Kings Day Toy Giveaway on Saturday, January 6th, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m at Valencia College’s Poinciana campus on Pleasant Hill Road.
Attendees can look forward to an afternoon filled with joy and celebration including Live Music, Pony Rides, Incredible Giveaways, and Free Toys for the Kids.
It’s important to note that children must be present to receive gifts, ensuring that the joy of giving is experienced firsthand.
This event not only celebrates the Three Kings Day but also gives an opportunity for families to come together, enjoy festive activities, and create lasting memories.
Three Kings Day, also known as Epiphany or Theophany, is a significant Christian feast day traditionally celebrated on January 6th. This day marks the biblical event where the three wise men, also known as the Magi, visited the baby Jesus after his birth, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The celebration of Three Kings Day varies across cultures but is particularly prominent in Spain, Latin America, and certain parts of Europe.
In Spain and many Latin American countries, Three Kings Day is as eagerly anticipated as Christmas. It’s a day of joy, where families gather to celebrate, and children especially look forward to receiving gifts, emulating the presents given by the Magi to Jesus. The day is filled with various traditions, including parades known as ‘Cabalgata de Reyes’ and the preparation of special foods, such as the ‘Rosca de Reyes’ – a sweet round cake.
One of the most enduring traditions associated with Three Kings Day is the leaving of shoes out the night before, in which the Magi are believed to leave gifts for children. The day is not just a celebration but also a cultural spectacle, featuring music, dancing, and theatrical representations of the wise men’s journey.
Three Kings Day underscores the blend of faith, tradition, and community in various parts of the world.
