The "Galette des Rois"

If you visit friends in France in January, it is very likely that you will eat a "galette des rois". The "galette des roi", at its origin, was a cake eaten on the day of Epiphany. Over the years, it has become so popular that it is now eaten on any days throughout January. What makes this galette so popular? Eh bien, the "galette des rois" contains a "fève" (a charm). The person who finds the "fève" in their slice of galette becomes the King or Queen and gets to wear a crown. The Queen or King must then buy the next galette and the game continues. Click here for more information on the "galette des rois" tradition.