Epiphany and Three Kings Day quiz 2027

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1. 1. Epiphany is on 6 January. On which day of the week does it fall in 2027?

   1. Monday
   2. Tuesday
   3. Wednesday
   4. Thursday
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   C. Wednesday

   Epiphany is fixed on 6 January in the Western churches, and 6 January 2027 is a Wednesday (calendar calculation).

   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphany_(holiday)

2. 2. In Spain, on which date are the Cabalgatas de Reyes Magos, the Three Kings parades, traditionally held?

   1. 24 December
   2. 31 December
   3. 5 January
   4. 7 January
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   C. 5 January

   The Cabalgata de Reyes Magos is a parade of floats held in towns across Spain on the night of 5 January, the eve of Epiphany.

   Source: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabalgata_de_Reyes_Magos

3. 3. A Spanish roscón de reyes hides a figurine and a dry broad bean. According to tradition, what does the person who finds the bean do?

   1. Becomes king of the day
   2. Pays for the roscón
   3. Has to sing a song
   4. Washes the dishes
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   B. Pays for the roscón

   Wikipedia's article on king cakes says that in Spain, whoever finds the bean pays for the roscón.

   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_cake

4. 4. What is hidden inside a traditional French galette des rois?

   1. A fève, a small figurine
   2. A walnut
   3. A silver key
   4. A dried fig
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   A. A fève, a small figurine

   The galette is associated with Epiphany and hides a fève, such as a figurine. Whoever finds it in their slice wins a prize.

   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galette_des_rois

5. 5. In Italy, La Befana brings sweets to children on the night of 5 January. How does tradition say she travels?

   1. By sleigh
   2. On a donkey
   3. By boat
   4. On a broomstick
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   D. On a broomstick

   Tradition has the Befana fly through the air on her broom on the night of 5 January, bringing sweets or toys to good children.

   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Befana

6. 6. German and Austrian Sternsinger (star singers) write a blessing on house doors with blessed chalk. What does it consist of?

   1. A star and the house number
   2. C+M+B and the current year
   3. The names of the residents
   4. A cross only
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   B. C+M+B and the current year

   The Sternsinger write the traditional blessing C+M+B together with the year, for example 20*C+M+B+27 for 2027, on the door or lintel.

   Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sternsinger

7. 7. In Mexico and other parts of Latin America, whoever finds the baby Jesus figurine in the rosca de reyes is asked to host a party or take it to church on which day?

   1. 24 December
   2. 6 January
   3. 2 February (Candlemas)
   4. 14 February
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   C. 2 February (Candlemas)

   The tradition is to take the figurine to church on Candlemas Day, 2 February (Día de la Candelaria), or to host a party that day.

   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_cake

8. 8. Which of these countries does not list 6 January (Epiphany) among its national public holidays?

   1. Austria
   2. Italy
   3. Poland
   4. France
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   D. France

   Austria, Italy and Poland all have 6 January as a public holiday. France's official list of fêtes légales does not include Epiphany.

   Source: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2405

9. 9. In Germany, 6 January is a public holiday only in some states. How many?

   1. One
   2. Three
   3. Eight
   4. All sixteen
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   B. Three

   Wikipedia lists three German states with the holiday: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt (plus Austria nationwide).

   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphany_(holiday)

10. 10. Many Orthodox churches that follow the Julian calendar celebrate Christmas on which date of the Gregorian calendar?

    1. 25 December
    2. 6 January
    3. 7 January
    4. 19 January
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    C. 7 January

    Most Oriental Orthodox and part of the Eastern Orthodox churches keep Christmas on 25 December Old Style, which is 7 January in the Gregorian calendar.

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas

11. 11. Which three gifts do the Magi bring to the infant Jesus?

    1. Gold, frankincense and myrrh
    2. Gold, silver and spices
    3. Frankincense, wine and bread
    4. Myrrh, silk and salt
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    A. Gold, frankincense and myrrh

    The Magi are described as bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Their names (Balthazar, Caspar and Melchior) come from later traditions, not from scripture.

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_Magi

12. 12. On the Noche de Reyes, the night of 5 to 6 January, what do children in Hispanic tradition leave out with their shoes for the Kings' camels?

    1. Carrots
    2. Grass and water
    3. Sugar cubes
    4. Oats and milk
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    B. Grass and water

    Children leave their shoes by the door along with grass and water for the camels, then look for gifts on the morning of 6 January.

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Kings%27_Day

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