The Epiphany behind Epiphany Cakes

In this episode, we look at the complex history of Epiphany Cakes, a festive food still eaten in many places today to commemorate the three Kings' journey and the arrival to baby Jesus. 

It all started with dancing, eating, and… sacrifice. 

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Credits: 

Hosts/Producers - Hannah Nichols-Chia + Maddie Carpenter 

Director of Photography + Sound - Harry Sheehan

Intro Design - Archie Bowers

Music by Vlad Bakutov 

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:43 History of the Cake - Romans
• 2:52 What is Saturnalia?
• 6:52 Saturnalia Cake
• 10:42 The Christianisation of Rome
• 11:58 History of Galette Des Rois - France
• 15:03 Modern Day Epiphany Cakes
• 19:37 Our Galette des Rois Recipe!
• 25:17 Portugal’s King Cake
• 26:10 Spain and Mexico’s King Cake
• 28:48 Switzerland’s King Cake
• 29:36 Bulgaria’s King Cake
• 30:59 The Moment of Truth