Biblical Magi Biblical Magi The biblical Magi ( or ; singular: magus), also referred to as the (Three) Wise Men or (Three) Kings, were, in the Gospel of Matthew and Christian tradition, a group of distinguished foreigners who visited Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. They are regular figures in traditional accounts of the nativity celebrations of Christmas and are an important part of Christian tradition. Matthew is the only of the four canonical gospels to mention the Magi. Matthew reports that they came "from the east" to worship the "king of the Jews". The gospel never
Biblical Magi also traditional to prepare food and drink for the camels, because this is the only night of the year when they eat. In Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Paraguay and Uruguay, there is a long tradition for having the children receive presents by the three ""Reyes Magos"" on the night of January 5 (Epiphany Eve) or morning of January 6. Almost every Spanish city or town organises "cabalgatas" in the evening, in which the "kings" and their "servants" parade and throw sweets to the children (and parents) in attendance. The "cavalcade of the three kings" in Alcoy claims to be the oldest