In Spain the majority of people are christian and this means many of them celebrate epiphany. Many people celebrate this by giving gifts.
Yes they do, although it is common to give gifts on January 6, Three Kings Day (Dia de los Reyes Magos).
January 6: Dia de los Santos Reyes / Epiphany celebration - is the day when Mexicans exchange Christmas presents.
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.
Epiphany, 6 January
Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrated on December 25 each year. Three Kings Day is when Spanish children receive gifts. It is Epiphany, January 6, not Christmas. They are not the same thing.
January 6 is Epiphany, the day the three kings brought gifts to the Christ child.
Traditional Mexican families don't exchange presents during Christmas; they do so during the Epiphany celebration (January 6). The Three Kings or Biblical Magi are those "responsible" for delivering gifts to the Mexican children.
The Three Kings or Epiphany celebration (January 6) is the time of the year when Mexican people exchange presents and gifts are given to children -- they don't believe in Santa Claus, a Nordic character. Historically, the Three Kings were the Biblical Magi, or Three Wise Men: Melchior, Gaspar, Balthazar. They visited Jesus after his birth, giving him gifts of gold, myrrh and frankincense.
Birthday gifts - On their birthdays. Christmas gifts - On Christmas day. Anniversary gifts - On their anniversary. Wedding gifts - On their wedding. Just like everybody else.
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