History of Festival of the kings (Epiphany)
This holiday is celebrated every year on the 6th of January and commemorates the first manifestation of Jesus Christ to the gentiles, represented by the magi (the 3 kings). The evening preceding "Epiphany" is called "Twelfth Night". In France a special cake called "Galette des rois" is prepared for this occasion. The "Galette des rois" is a round puff pastry cake filled with an almond paste, and containing a "feve" (broad bean), which symbolizes the Christ child.
When serving the cake the person or child that finds the "Feve" is crowned king for a day. In the "Patisseries" (bakeries) the "Galette des rois " is sold with a golden crown made of cardboard so, whoever find the "feve" will wear the crown.
Even though it is a Christian holiday in France it is considered more of a national holiday rather than religious and is celebrated by people of all religions.
so yesterday, i went to the french party that start at 3 at nyp and finished at 6 plus... go with that pig and ruth.. it was quite boring at the start.. all wanted to go home... but not very sure if can go without permission.. so finally the member of the french club, start to distribute the almond cream to us.. we all thought that there is only one king and queen for the day.. but it pop up that there is more than 20 pairs of king and queen.. CHEY !!! not exciting and fun ... BTW... i was one of the queen too.. selected by a malay guy from year two or three.. didnt have the chance to ask his name and course.. but he is a funny guy... he likes to joke and play... nice guy... after all the king and queen has been selected.. they have to play five round of games... the first round : picking all then most buttons in a box that is full of paper... me and my "king" won.. we have picked 22 buttons .. and we are still in the second round which only about 10 pair are still the game.. ruth is also the queen and she still in round 2 too... then finally.. round three.. i didnt particpate.. dunno spin about five times with the stick and walk about a distance and throw your shoes in the basket.. LAME !! but we still in the game.. then is the word guessing.. my "king" and i have to take turns to draw and guess the word.. Out of 3 question, we answered 2... not bad.. haha... then finally the top 5 pairs.. i still in the game.. haha... then this is the finally round.. Question and Answer... Asking about France stuff.... who will know sia !!! but i answered one question.. What is the famous france perfumes... Ans : CHANEL.. hehe... one point for my group.. throughout the games... it was quite fun.. and i won the second prize.. haha... a pail of chocolate.. i gave to my "king".. haha... EOS !!! *QIn*
This holiday is celebrated every year on the 6th of January and commemorates the first manifestation of Jesus Christ to the gentiles, represented by the magi (the 3 kings). The evening preceding "Epiphany" is called "Twelfth Night". In France a special cake called "Galette des rois" is prepared for this occasion. The "Galette des rois" is a round puff pastry cake filled with an almond paste, and containing a "feve" (broad bean), which symbolizes the Christ child.
When serving the cake the person or child that finds the "Feve" is crowned king for a day. In the "Patisseries" (bakeries) the "Galette des rois " is sold with a golden crown made of cardboard so, whoever find the "feve" will wear the crown.
Even though it is a Christian holiday in France it is considered more of a national holiday rather than religious and is celebrated by people of all religions.
so yesterday, i went to the french party that start at 3 at nyp and finished at 6 plus... go with that pig and ruth.. it was quite boring at the start.. all wanted to go home... but not very sure if can go without permission.. so finally the member of the french club, start to distribute the almond cream to us.. we all thought that there is only one king and queen for the day.. but it pop up that there is more than 20 pairs of king and queen.. CHEY !!! not exciting and fun ... BTW... i was one of the queen too.. selected by a malay guy from year two or three.. didnt have the chance to ask his name and course.. but he is a funny guy... he likes to joke and play... nice guy... after all the king and queen has been selected.. they have to play five round of games... the first round : picking all then most buttons in a box that is full of paper... me and my "king" won.. we have picked 22 buttons .. and we are still in the second round which only about 10 pair are still the game.. ruth is also the queen and she still in round 2 too... then finally.. round three.. i didnt particpate.. dunno spin about five times with the stick and walk about a distance and throw your shoes in the basket.. LAME !! but we still in the game.. then is the word guessing.. my "king" and i have to take turns to draw and guess the word.. Out of 3 question, we answered 2... not bad.. haha... then finally the top 5 pairs.. i still in the game.. haha... then this is the finally round.. Question and Answer... Asking about France stuff.... who will know sia !!! but i answered one question.. What is the famous france perfumes... Ans : CHANEL.. hehe... one point for my group.. throughout the games... it was quite fun.. and i won the second prize.. haha... a pail of chocolate.. i gave to my "king".. haha... EOS !!! *QIn*
