three kings
Bearing gold, gifts
Three Kings refers to the biblical Magi—the wise men who visited the infant Jesus bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Tradition names them Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, though the Bible specifies neither their number nor their names.
Three Kings Day (Epiphany) is celebrated on January 6 in many Christian traditions, marking the end of the Christmas season.
- EpiphanyChristian feast, January sixth
- frankincenseAromatic resin for incense
- MagiEastern priests, biblical visitors
- BethlehemNativity's traditional setting
- Christmas starBiblical guiding light
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