King cake is eaten on January 6 in honor of Epiphany, or Twelfth Night, which historically marks the arrival of the three wise men/kings in Bethlehem who delivered gifts to the baby Jesus.

SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — January 6 not only marks the Monday of the first full workweek in 2025 but also the celebration of Epiphany. In many Latin American countries, this occasion is celebrated ...

By 7:30 a.m., there were 20 people behind ... The king cake comes in a box with a bag covering the cake inside of a larger box, keeping it secured for the drive home. And a plastic baby is propped ...

The season begins on the day of the Epiphany, which is the day Catholics believe the three kings visited the baby Jesus. King cake is associated with Mardi Gras, which is set for March 4 ...

A metallic green baby graced the top of the king cake, ready to be placed inside. My 11-year-old son tried to jam it into the cake, which ensured he received that baby-laden piece.