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a close up of a cake with icing on it and the words how to celebrate epiplany with your family

For breakfast on Epiphany, we always have a King Cake. The key is to put a ring in the cake before baking. Hand the slices out and whoever gets the ring is the King (or Queen) of Epiphany. The King (or Queen) gets to choose what we have for meals (from what's in the house), where to sit, and what we do for fun that day!

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two pastries sitting on top of a piece of paper

Every child in France waits impatiently for Epiphany (January 6th) for the delicious spectacle of the Galette des Rois. Supposedly, it's a traditional dessert created to honour the three kings who travelled thousands of miles to visit the baby Jesus in Bethlehem… but actually it is a load of old baloney! It was really created in more modern times by an enterprising French pâtissier who saw the chance to make a quick profit! Nevertheless, it is a marvellous party dessert as two little…

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many different types of pies on display with the words how to celebrate this delicious french tradition

Galette des Rois, a French cake with a tradition, is only found in January to celebrate Epiphany. With its flaky golden crust and luscious almond filling, it is no wonder that this French King Cake has always been a favourite! The Galette des Rois symbolizes the celebration of Epiphany and the search for the hidden figurine crowns one lucky person "king" for a day. Join us on a delicious journey as we explore all there is to know about the French Galette des Rois tradition.

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an easy to make pie with cheese and almonds on the side, topped with a yellow paper crown

Galette des Rois is a traditional French cake that celebrates the holiday of Epiphany (January 6th) the day when the Three Kings visited the Baby Jesus. As part of the tradition, a bean or small toy is hidden in the cake as a prize. The person who finds the prize in his or her slice becomes king or queen for the day and wins the crown that is on the top of the cake.

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