The Three Kings came by our house today to sing and bless our house.
They are also known as the "Epiphany Singers" and are dressed in clothes to resemble the Three Wise Men or Three Magi. It is typically done on or around Epiphany Day (which celebrated the three wise men's visit to baby Jesus) on January 6th.
After the carolers sing, money or sweets are given to charity projects and poorer children.
They write a blessing in chalk above the door (pictures below) that stay on the house. The initials are interpreted as the names of the three wise men, Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. But, they officially refer to the Latin phrase "Christus mansionem benedicat" which means, May Christ Bless This House.
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