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Twelfth Day celebration, The King of the Bean
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Twelfth Day celebration, The King of the Bean
Twelfth Day celebration (6 January), The King of the Bean
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6 January, Twelfth Day: The King of the Bean, an age-old tradition in many European countries, is depicted in this charming photograph. The Twelfth Day of Christmas, also known as Epiphany or Three Kings' Day, marks the end of the festive season. The custom of the King of the Bean originated from the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia and later evolved into the European Feast of the Epiphany. In this image, a group of people gather around a table, eagerly watching as the King of the Bean is about to be chosen. The table is laden with an array of delicious foods, symbolizing the abundance and prosperity of the new year. A large, ornate wooden ladder stands in the background, reminding us of the traditional method of selecting the King of the Bean. Each person present at the gathering takes a turn to draw a bean from a hidden pot or cake. The person who finds the bean with the image of a king inside is crowned as the King of the Bean. This person is then considered the "Lord of Misrule" for the day and is granted special privileges, such as the right to issue commands or to be served by others. The King of the Bean is an enduring symbol of merriment and the continuation of the Christmas spirit into the new year. This photograph captures the essence of this charming tradition, as people come together to celebrate the end of the Christmas season and the beginning of a new year filled with joy and laughter.
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