The Epiphany Album !

**Ancienne Alliance** · 6th January 10, 05:16 PM

On this snowy day we celebrated Epiphany

For this we prepared special shortbreads, the famous “galette des rois”, a cake traditionally eaten on Twelfth Night inside of which you will find a miniature figurine that will entitle you to be king or queen for the day.

We also decorate a wooden log with tartan, place upon it salt, the contents of a tiny glass of wine, and bread. This log shall be placed in the fire by the eldest and youngest member of the family

Time to celebrate !

To determine who shall be crowned, The youngest goes under the table. Since it was Evangéline's first time, Louise gave her some help and support.
Then I call: “Phebe!”
They anwser: “Domine!”
I ask: “For whom this piece ?”
And they designate a family member. Once everyone's name has been said and every plate served, they come out from under the table and rejoice !

**Ancienne Alliance** · 6th January 10, 05:19 PM

My little queen quickly discarded her crown..

She was getting ready for another exciting event...

The burning of the log !

Thank you for your attention . Slainthe madh !

...for those wondering : simply by tucking in my fly plaid in to my kilt, I give the impression of a great belted plaid. Easy and fun !

Best,

Robert

**macwilkin** · 6th January 10, 05:21 PM

For this we prepared special shortbreads, the famous “galette des rois”, a cake traditionally eaten on Twelfth Night inside of which you will find a miniature figurine that will entitle you to be king or queen for the day.

Très bien! My Cajun in-laws will soon be sending for King Cakes from Louisiana in anticipation of Mardi Gras.

In Cajun culture, the tradition is that he or she who finds the baby in the cake has to throw the next party during Epiphany!

I collect King Cake Babies from Haydel's Bakery in New Orleans. This is one of my favourites:

http://www.haydelbakery.com/collecta...02_police.html

A NOLA Police Constable. If only they'd do a Highlander baby. :mrgreen:

T.

**cessna152towser** · 6th January 10, 05:32 PM

Great traditions, thanks for sharing with us.
The figurine inside the cake brings back childhood memories, when my mother would bake a cake which would contain a small coin or trinket wrapped in greaseproof paper.