La Fête des rois

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galette des rois=

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pastry of the king

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Feast of the Epiphany is on

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Jan 6

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a BOULANGERIE is a French.... this is where you could buy a galette

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bread shop

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galette des rois are

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flat round pastries that come with gold paper crowns.

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Inside the galette, bakers place a small object so when cut one piece will contain it.

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TRUE

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The person whose piece contains the object is crowned king (or queen) and gets to wear the gold crown which comes with various privileges and obligations.

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TRUE

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The French president always participates in la fete des rois.

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false, he's not allowed

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This holiday marks the end of the winter/holiday season in France.

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true

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The Fête des Rois translates to

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festival of the king

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The Fete des Rois (festival of the king) tradition relates to the Epiphany.

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true