January 5 holds a unique significance. From the early hours, a sense of anticipation hangs in the air. Nerves twist in stomachs, and time seems to drag on sluggishly. This date, the eve of the arrival of the Three Wise Men, is a celebration primarily for the children at home. Neither Halloween nor Santa Claus, which have carved out their own spaces in the emotional landscape of the Canaries over recent years, can rival the excitement with which the youngsters anticipate Melchior, Gaspar, and Baltasar. Alongside them, of course, are their parents, grandparents, and relatives, ready to do almost anything to witness their expressions of joy and wonder.
