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The phrase comes from the three wise men bringing gifts to Jesus.
In Syria children's gifts come from the youngest camel on January 6th, which is Three Kings Day. In Spanish speaking countries such as Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina , Brazil, the Philippines and Spain, the Three Kings, themselves, give the gifts to the children.
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"The face that launched a thousand ships" "Trojan Horse" "Never trust Greeks bearing gifts"
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. oro, incienso, y mirra. Los Reyes Magos (literally, the Meiji Kings) (Melchor, Gaspar, Baltasar) are said to have come from the East to bring those gifts to the newborn baby Jesus. In most Spanish cultures "Three Kings Day" (Día de los Tres Reyes Magos) is the day gifts are exchanged. Christmas Day is for reverence. Three Kings Day (January 6) is the day to exchange gifts.
Read Matthew chapter 2...The actual answer is no one really knows how many there were of the wise men or their companions for their numbering is not written. Its been considered for many decades that the number of gifts represent the number of wise men (three gifts), however that is conjecture.
This tradition is said to be based on the generousity and kindness of the three kings, or three wise men, who visited the Christ child and brought him valuable gifts. Afterward, they bravely defied King Herod and did not return to him to let him know the location of the Holy Family.
Three Kings Day is when the Three Kings that gave Jesus the three gifts, come and give children three gifts. Mostly only spanish people celebrates this. three Kings Day is on the sixth of January, twelve days after Christmas. most people usually leave their stockings and Christmas trees up for this event.the spanish way of saying three kings day is dia de los Reyes.
Gold, frankincense and myrhh were very costly and hard to come by, so these were probably the most valuable things that could be given as gifts at that time.
BETHLEHEM'S TREASURE Gifts of praise songs of love Lord our lives we share Celebrate heav'ns above Glad tidings to bear Father's gift of love come down Sacrifice beyond all measure Heav'nly hosts proclaim this sound Come and see the infant king Bethlehem's treasure Many kings from afar Seek the shining star On our knees in our hearts We cry Lord of lords You are Riches untold Frankincense and gold They pale before the glory we behold
You go into my page and then click on "Gifts Received" and it will come with all the gifts you have received. :) I hope I helped!
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh.Frankincense and myrrh are gum resins that were used as incense or as an ingredient in perfumes. Both are very fragrant and were considered quite valuable in that era.