A Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes) invitation tells guests when you'll cut the Rosca de Reyes, where, and whether to bring the kids. In 2027, January 6 falls on a Wednesday, so many families cut it that evening or on the weekend of January 9 and 10. Send it in late December; ask for replies by January 3.
Below is wording for a family Rosca night, a Rosca at work, a kids' party and a church or community gathering, in English and bilingual versions. Hosting a posada first? Our posada invitation wording guide covers December 16 to 24. To build one in a few minutes, try the video invitation maker.
The Traditions Your Invitation Can Mention
Not every guest grew up with Día de Reyes. One line on the invitation helps everyone feel included:
- The Rosca de Reyes is a ring-shaped sweet bread decorated with candied fruit, shared on January 6 to remember the Three Kings' visit to the infant Jesus.
- The baby figurine. Small figurines are hidden inside the bread. Whoever finds one in their slice traditionally hosts tamales on February 2, Día de la Candelaria.
- Hot chocolate is the usual drink with the Rosca.
- The kids' part. In many Mexican families children leave a letter or their shoes out on the night of January 5 and find small gifts in the morning. In Puerto Rico, children leave grass or hay in a box for the Kings' camels.
What to Include
- Date and time, especially if it isn't January 6 itself.
- Place and parking notes.
- What happens: Rosca and hot chocolate, a dinner, a piñata or a gift for the kids.
- Kids: welcome, or adults only.
- What to bring, if anything: a Rosca to share, tamales, a small gift for a kids' exchange.
- The Candelaria line, if you want the playful reminder about February 2.
- Reply-by date. It tells you how many Roscas to order.
Family Rosca Night
Warm
The Kings are on their way! Join us to cut the Rosca de Reyes on Wednesday, January 6, at 7:00 p.m. at Abuela Carmen's house. Hot chocolate, tamales and the whole family. Please reply by January 3.
Christmas isn't over until we cut the Rosca. Saturday, January 9, 5:00 p.m., at the Morales home. Bring the kids and your appetite. Let us know by January 5 so we order enough bread.
Playful
Rosca, chocolate and a little suspense: who will find the baby this year? Wednesday, January 6, 7 p.m. Whoever finds it brings the tamales on February 2. You've been warned.
Last party of the holidays! Día de Reyes at our place, Sunday, January 10, 4 to 7 p.m. Rosca at 5 sharp, then a piñata for the kids. RSVP by January 6.
With a faith line
As the Wise Men followed the star to Bethlehem, we'd love for you to follow it to our home. Join us for the Rosca de Reyes on Wednesday, January 6, at 7:00 p.m. Kindly reply by January 3.
Pair it with: Christmas Starry Cabin. A snowy cottage glows under a crescent moon and a sky full of stars, with a lantern, a tree and wrapped gifts, which suits a family evening at home and the "follow the star" story. The artwork says "Merry Christmas" across the top, which reads naturally for a Rosca that closes the Christmas season, but it doesn't name Three Kings Day; put that in your message.
Rosca at Work
Cutting a Rosca at the office in the first week of January is common in Mexico and in many US workplaces with Mexican teams. Keep it short and say whether it's during work hours.
Team, we're cutting the Rosca de Reyes on Wednesday, January 6, at 4:30 p.m. in the break room. Hot chocolate provided. Please RSVP on the invite so we order the right size.
Día de Reyes at the office: Rosca and coffee on Thursday, January 7, at 11 a.m., third-floor kitchen. Whoever finds the baby is in charge of tamales on February 2 (it's tradition).
A Kids' Three Kings Party
The Three Kings are stopping by! Kids are invited to a Día de Reyes party on Saturday, January 9, from 3 to 5 p.m.: Rosca, hot chocolate, a craft and a small gift for each child. Please reply by January 5 so every child gets a gift.
Crowns on! Our Three Kings Day party for kids is Sunday, January 10, at 2 p.m. at St. Anne's parish hall. Parents stay for coffee and Rosca. RSVP by January 6.
Pair it with: Christmas Window Glow. A lit window with a wreath and a tree, framed by stone columns, with "Merry Christmas" in gold lettering. It is a quiet, warm design for a family or children's gathering; again, name the day in your message.
Church and Community Celebrations
Our parish family invites you to celebrate the Epiphany with a giant Rosca de Reyes after the 12:00 Mass on Sunday, January 3. All are welcome. Please tell us if you're coming so we have enough bread and chocolate.
The neighborhood association invites every family on Elm Street to a Día de Reyes celebration on Saturday, January 9, at 4 p.m. in the community center. Bring a chair and a mug.
Bilingual Versions
¡Vamos a partir la Rosca! / Join us to cut the Rosca de Reyes.
Miércoles 6 de enero, 7:00 p. m. · Wednesday, January 6, 7 p.m.
Casa de la familia Morales
Confirma antes del 3 de enero · Please reply by January 3
Día de Reyes · Three Kings Day
Rosca, chocolate y piñata · Rosca, hot chocolate and a piñata
Sábado 9 de enero, 4:00 p. m. · Saturday, January 9, 4 p.m.
Short Versions for a Text
- Rosca at our place, Jan 6, 7 p.m. Bring the kids! Reply here: [link]
- Día de Reyes on Saturday the 9th, 5 p.m. Rosca + chocolate. You in? [link]
- We're cutting the Rosca Wednesday at 7. Who's finding the baby this year? [link]
- Office Rosca Jan 6, 4:30, break room. Tap your answer: [link]
Say It in a 15-Second Video Message
In the TwistInvite App you can hold to record a short voice message that plays with the invitation. Abuela inviting the family works especially well:
"Hola, familia. On January 6 we're cutting the Rosca at my house, at seven. There's chocolate, there's tamales, and I want to see all of you. ¡Los espero!"
You can also upload last year's photo of the kids with their gifts, or import a recording of a villancico as the audio.
When to Send It
| Type | Send | Reply by |
|---|---|---|
| Family Rosca night | December 20 to 28 | January 3 |
| Rosca at work | First working day of January | 1 to 2 days before |
| Kids' party | Mid-December | 4 to 5 days before (gift count) |
| Parish or community event | Early December, in the bulletin or group chat | A week before |
How to Send It
- Pick a template in the TwistInvite App, where invitations are created and edited.
- Add your event details and any photos, video or audio of your own, plus a hold-to-record message.
- Share the link by text message or in the family chat, with one of the lines above.
- Guests open it in their browser and answer Going, Can't make it or Maybe, with no app and no account. You see the replies in the App and know how many Roscas to order.
The free plan includes 3 events a month, free templates, RSVP tracking and 15-second video messages; Premium is $2.99 a week, $8.99 a month or $39.99 a year (USD; the App Store sets local prices). For a family Rosca night right after New Year's Eve, our New Year's Eve invitation wording guide covers the party before it. Open the TwistInvite App to start your Three Kings Day invitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Three Kings Day in 2027?
January 6, 2027 is a Wednesday. Many families cut the Rosca that evening; others move the party to the weekend of January 9 and 10.
What does it mean if you find the baby in the Rosca?
By tradition, whoever finds the figurine in their slice hosts or brings tamales on February 2, Día de la Candelaria.
How early should I send a Three Kings Day invitation?
For a family gathering, send it between December 20 and 28 and ask for replies by January 3. For a Rosca at work, the first working day of January is enough.
Is there a Three Kings Day video template?
Not yet. The starry winter designs shown here are the closest fit; their artwork says "Merry Christmas", so name Día de Reyes in your message and video.
Do guests need an app to reply?
No. Guests open the link in any browser and answer Going, Can't make it or Maybe without downloading anything or creating an account.
Create it in the TwistInvite app
Download free on iPhone or Android, then share one link with your guests.