‘Three Kings’ parades flood Poland’s streets on Epiphany
Children are pictured in a file photo taking part in a Catholic procession on the feast of the Epiphany in Warsaw, Poland. After celebrating the 12 days of Christmas, Christians celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, often referred to as the ‘feast of the three kings’. Photo: OSV News/Kacper Pempel, Reuters
Paulina Guzik Every year on the feast of the Epiphany, January 6, Polish cities get flooded with joyful Three Kings Parades. Designed as theatrical performances that recall the historical event of Jesus’ birth and the visit of the Magi who worshiped him 2,000 years ago, the parades’ purpose is to familiarise their audiences with the…