Instead of the little one, I picked up a little king from the playgroup today.
On the sixth of January, the shops in Switzerland traditionally sell King’s Cake. It’s a sweet yeast cake with raisins and coarse sugar which is formed into several small balls. In one of them, a little king is hidden and the one who gets the piece with the figurine is allowed to be king for one day.
Unfortunately, even kings have to brush their teeth and go to bed at one point. But a king is allowed to watch Mouse and Elephant before going to sleep.
Happy New Year to all of you!!
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Haha! Here in Québec, l'”Épiphanie” is celebrated the first Sunday after New Year and we eat what is called “La galette des rois”. I don’t remember it being very flavorful, but somewhere inside, a bean is hidden and whom ever finds it is the King. I wish we found a cute little figuring instead. 🙂
🙂 I haven’t even seen the figurine…somehow, the crown was more important! It’s interesting to see that it is celebrated in Québec as well – before we moved to Switzerland I was aware of the holiday, but not of any traditions except from the carolers (which is only done in catholic communities).