On the 6th of January, VIVE LE ROI!

Not yet ready to leave Christmas behind?

Then, why not, as we do in France and some other countries, to celebrate the 'Galette des Rois' (the "Kings' cake").

This is to celebrate the Epiphany, a Christian feast day for the coming of 3 kings after Christmas. The feast day occurs on the first Sunday of January (unless it falls on January 1st).

Since the 14th century, people in France eat the galette des Rois once a year. According to the tradition, the cake must be divided so that each guests gets a slice, plus an extra one called the "Part du Pauvre" ("Portion of the Poor") which is reserved for any unexpected stranger.

The cake is is made of pate feuilletée (puff pastry), frangipane (filling made from or flavored like almonds) or brioche (sweet bun). A fève (charm) in a shape of a figurine is hidden in the cake...

When kids are present, one of them (generally the youngest), must go under the table and directs whoever is serving to whom each slice should be given. The lucky one who gets the figurine becomes the king or the queen of the day, and he/she is given a golden or silver couronne (crown).

Well... don't even ask me how we can celebrate a King's day in the country which has been beheading their last King... I guess this is part of our charm, not everything can be understood in our culture, even by us! :D

So don't try too much to understand why can't be explained, enjoy the cake and "Vive le Roi" (long life to the King)! At least for that day... :)

Here you go to get the recipe!

Credits to https://www.livinglanguage.com/blog/2012/12/27/la-galette-des-rois-celebrating-the-feast-of-the-epiphany-in-france/