HOUSTON – Three Kings Day - or Día de los Reyes - is celebrated on January 6, and for many families across Houston, it’s one of the most meaningful (and delicious) traditions of the year.
At the center of the celebration is the Rosca de Reyes - a soft, ring-shaped cake decorated with colorful candied fruit and baked with a tiny baby figurine hidden inside. Families gather to slice into the cake together, and finding the baby comes with a big responsibility.
That’s because tradition says whoever finds the baby is in charge of hosting the tamale party on February 2, known as Candlemas (Día de la Candelaria). This celebration keeps the festivities going well into the new year.
To get ready for Three Kings Day, Arandas Bakery is gearing up for one of its busiest times of the year. With six locations across Houston, Arandas is a go-to stop for families picking up their Rosca ahead of the holiday. (You can head to their website here to find the location closest to you.)
Houston Life’s Melanie Camp stopped by the bakery’s Southwest Houston location to see the tradition in action and learn more about what goes into making Rosca de Reyes for the community.
👉 Check out the video to see how the Roscas come together - and find out whether Mel finds the baby… and ends up hosting the tamale party this year!