The French tradition of baking the Gallete des Rois, the Three Kings Cake, will be demonstrated on Saturday, Jan. 10, at First Congregational Church in Wiscasset. Margot Stiassni-Sieracki will show how to bake this special treat to celebrate the 12th day of Christmas. The demonstration will begin at 1:30 p.m. Slices of the cake made by Margot will be served during fellowship hour on Sunday.   
The tradition of the Three Kings Cake is rooted in ancient Roman festivals and adapted by Christians to celebrate Epiphany, the 12th day of Christmas. 

The King’s cake is made of puff pastry and is oval in shape representing unity. It is filled with frangipane (almond cream) and colored purple for justice, green for faith, and gold for power, mirroring jeweled crowns.  

The Fève, a small porcelain figurine signifying the infant Jesus and good fortune, is baked in the cake. By tradition, the person who is served the piece of cake with the Fève is crowned "king" or "queen" and wears a paper crown for the day.  

Those wishing to make their own cake during the demonstration will be supplied with ingredients and directions (as well as a traditional French Fève) to take and bake at home. A $15 fee is required for the materials for each personal cake. 

To reserve your spot in the cake baking session, contact First Congregational Church at 882-7544, email fccw@myfairpoint.net, or contact Margot Stiassni (207) 380-6336 by 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8.