Day of the Three Kings

The Day of the Three Kings is considered the end of Christmas celebrations.The day is a national date associated with the religious calendar. On this day it is mandatory to hang the national flag-tricolor.

January 6 was originally celebrated as Christ’s birthday. According to legend, three Magi found him with the help of a star.

After Christ’s birthday on the calendar was moved to Christmas, January 6 began to celebrate the day of the three kings.

To this day, in many European countries, including Estonia, the Day of the Three Kings is considered the end of Christmas celebrations.