Blog #2.7- Holiday research

1. What is the name of the holiday?

Answer:The name of my holiday is called three kings day.

2. When will the holiday be celebrated in 2011?

Answer:My holiday is celebrated January 26th. Twelve days after christmas

3. Who celebrates this holiday? (Countries, religious groups, ethnic groups)

Answer: Mainly Mexicans celebrate this holiday.

4. Why is this holiday celebrated? What is the significance of this holiday?

Answer: This holiday is meant to celebrate the three wise men visiting jesus.

5. How is this holiday celebrated? Include any rituals, food, costumes, dance or music associated with this holiday.

           Answer: People  Gather together with family and friends to celebrate the day.

One key tradition is the Rosca de Reyes, a sweet bread baked in the form of a crown. It's filled with nuts, figs and cherries and colorfully decorated with pieces of orange and lime

6. What websites were used in answering these questions? (Copy and paste the web addresses of each website.)

Answer: http://www.ehow.com/how_2106858_celebrate-three-kings-day-mexico.html
           http://www.calendar-updates.com/info/holidays/us/threekings.aspx