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In Louisiana, King Cake is a necessity not an option for Epiphany.

"King Cake" is the Louisiana term for the sweet bread served on Epiphany. This is the day that opens up Carnival or Mardi Gras. Most people think that Mardi Gras is only around the beginning of Lent, but it actually begins on 12th Night and ENDS on Tuesday at midnight before Ash Wednesday. Here's an interesting explanation of the King Cake origins.

January 6th, Epiphany of the Lord (New, Trad.)

(In the United States this feast is celebrated on the first Sunday following January 1st):

·                     Any of the Crown Cakes found in the archives!

·                     King Cake for Mardi Gras

·                     King Cake for Epiphany

·                     Star or Crown Shaped Cookies

·                     Nativity Cookies

·                     Gift of the Magi Bread

·                     Galette des Rois (Eileen)

·                     Galette des Rois for Epiphany (Charlotte)

·                     Epiphany Feasting (Honey Spice Bread)

·                     A Chocolate Nativity Scene

·                     12 Days of Christmas Gifts