Lecture: Fete des Rois

When is the Fête des Rois celebrated?

• le 6 janvier
• le 25 décembre
• Mardi Gras

What is the charm inside called?

• une fève
• une fruit
• un football

All are ingredients of frangipane EXCEPT:

• almonds
• butter
• eggs
• sugar
• flour

La Fête des Rois celebrates the arrival of whom?

• baby Jesus
• the shepherds
• the three wise men
• Saint Nicolas

What was originally found in the Roman cake?

• baby Jesus statue
• a bean
• the three kings statue
• a raisin

What does the “part du pauvre" represent?

• a slice for the poor
• a party for the poor
• a party for Feast of the Kings
• a slice for the king

Ladies in the court of the king Louis VIX could literally be queen for a day if they found the bean. They were given the tradition of what?

• “grâces et gentillesse"
• "part du pauvre"
• "frangipan maker"
• Galette d’Or et d’Orange

How big is the galette made for the President of France each year?

• 1.2 meters across for 150 people
• 120 meters across for 1500 people
• regular size for his family

TRUE or FALSE: The President of France does NOT allow a fève to be put in the king cake that he serves.

• TRUE
• FALSE

What is always located on the top of the galette des rois?

• a fève
• a crown
• almonds