La Fête du Roi

La Fête du Roi is called Twelfth Night in England. In many Catholic countries (eg. France) this religious holiday, commemorating the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus, is adoringly celebrated. It falls on the 5th or 6th of January. It also begins the carnaval season that ends with Mardi Gras.

The French honor the day with a special cake that is baked with two beans, or santons (small clay figurines), hidden inside. The man and woman that get the pieces with the fèves (beans) are crowned king and queen for the day! Usually the cake is made of some kind of frangipane or almond flavored ingredient. 

Oh, by the way, Logan and Airel were king and queen for the day in French class. Stacie made the crowns. Mr. Boulanger (Baker) spoke only French the whole day. You should have seen all the "lost" looks on the students faces!