zaterdag 3 januari 2015

The Florentine - article » Cavalcata dei Magi

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On the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, a cavalcade led by the Three Kings, also known as the Three Wise Men, or Magi, protectors of kings, knights, travellers and merchants, winds its way through the historic streets of Florence. The event they are re-enacting is from the Christian tradition, in which the Three Magi bring gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the newborn Jesus, following a bright star to the manger where he rests. They are also reviving a long-ago Florentine tradition.

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