If you visit friends in France in January, it is very likely that they will bring out a 'galette des rois' (cake of the kings). The 'galette des rois', at its origin, was a cake eaten on the day of the Epiphany to commemorate Twelfth Night when the Three Kings visited baby Jesus in Bethlehem. 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 lucky 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.
You can buy 'galettes des rois' at the boulangerie or any supermarkets in France throughout January.
La "galette des rois".
Thursday, 7 January 2010
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