From rosca to hot chocolate, here’s what you need for your Día de Reyes celebration on January 6.

The posadas may be over, but we Latinos are still in full celebration mode. What’s next on the festive calendar? Día de Reyes, also known as Three Kings Day, on January 6. Here’s what you need to know about this special occasion and how to celebrate it.

Día de Reyes commemorates the arrival of the three wise men, or “three kings,” at Jesus’ birthplace in Bethlehem. For many, this celebration includes religious traditions, but at its core, it honors the three men who brought gifts to the newborn Jesus—giving rise to today’s tradition of exchanging gifts, especially with children.

While the specifics vary across countries, here are three key elements that are central to Día de Reyes celebrations in Latin America and beyond.

Rosca de Reyes

A central part of the festivities is the rosca de reyes, a sweet, circular bread popular in many countries, especially Mexico. Portugal has a similar version called bolo rei. This traditional bread is made with flour, topped with dried fruits and sugar, and often contains little figurines, or monitos, representing baby Jesus.

The tradition goes that whoever finds a figurine in their slice of rosca is responsible for hosting a tamale feast on Día de la Candelaria (Candlemas Day) on February 2.

Pair the rosca with traditional drinks like atole or hot chocolate for the ultimate Día de Reyes experience.

Delicious Food

Of course, no Latino celebration is complete without plenty of food. Before diving into the rosca, families enjoy dishes like buñuelos, pozole, or tamales.

Gift-Giving

As a nod to the gifts brought by the three wise men, families exchange presents with children.

In Puerto Rico, families add their own unique twist by leaving out wine and grapes for the kings the night before.

How will you be celebrating Día de Reyes this year?