La Fête des Rois January 5, 2009
Posted by jswan in : French songs, les fêtes , trackback
On the 6th January (Twelfth Night) they make a special cake in France called “la galette des Rois”. There is a bean or a little trinket hidden in it and the tradition is that the youngest member of the family goes under the table and calls out who the piece of cake is for as it is cut. Whoever gets the “fève” (bean) is king (le roi) or queen (la reine) They even get a crown!
There is a little song which is sung by children in France “J’aime la galette” Dirleton P6/7 sang it beautifully! Bravo à tous!
(pour lire les paroles)
Comment faire “une galette des Rois” Bon appétit!
(We got a real “fève” sent to us from our link school. Here is a photo - scan0003)
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Hello, thank you very much for your cards !!! It is very “sympathique” !
We hope that you will find the “fève” in your “galette des rois” !
Alexanne et Nacéra
Hello thank you very much for your cards !!!!!!!!!! Jonathan et Clara
i did not like the food but its a nice tradition.Broque went under the table.
it was yummy!!!!!!!!!:)
Thank you for the message
i did not like the gallette. my little brother had to go under the table 
Thanks for that! We have a secret king who gave his crown to Gordon.
Gordon is going to pick his Queen.