They're the spanish name for the "Three Wise Men" otherwise known as the biblical magi. In Catholic tradition, they were the ones who followed the star of Bethlehem which lead them to Jesus, to whom they brought gifts. (full article in the wikipedia for further reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_Magi)
they come from Mexico. They are like santa clause but Los Reyes Magos do exist,
In English, we call Los Reyes Magos the Three Wise Men (it translates literally to the Magic Kings). On Los Reyes Magos, children receive gifts, symbolizing the gifts the wise men brought to baby Jesus.
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Los Reyes Magos is celebrated every January 6. It is also known as the Feast of the 3 Kings or 3 wise Men.
The Three Kings (Los Reyes Magos) are part of Christian culture in the US as in other Christian countries. Historically, 'el Dia de Los Reyes Magos' (3 Kings' Day), or Twelfth Night as it is known is as significant in the US, as elsewhere, as Epiphany, but not celebrated with figures representing Los Reyes Magos giving presents to children on 6th January; however, with the increase in the Hispanic population of the US, this custom is spreading.
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it is a Mexican holiday.
Día de los Reyes Magos or Día de los Santos Reyes
In Spain it is the 6th of January.
Los reyes magos - 2003 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:K-7 Portugal:M/4 Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud)
The cast of Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos - 2000 includes: Pablo Benegas as himself Haritz Garde as himself Rita Irasema as Herself - Hostess Amaia Montero as herself
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