We Three Kings...

January 6.  Today is Epiphany.  It’s also called Three Kings Day.  The word in Greek means “striking appearance.”  It’s when Baby Jesus met the Three Wise Men.  The Three Wise Men brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.  There has been a joke circulating that if the Three Wise Men had been women, they would have brought Baby Jesus more practical gifts.  And when my human was in church the other day, the priest referred to the joke and added that when the Three Wise Women were leaving, one of them noted that Baby Jesus didn’t look much like Joseph.  He’s a Polish priest – so we’ll let him get away with the bad jokes…

And speaking of Polish – apparently in Poland, today is a HOLIDAY. So.  Since three of us in this household are Polish, I think my human should take the day off.  Not sure that will happen though. 

While we three dogs are often referred to as the Three Musketeers, AND the Three Stooges, I like the idea of Three Kings instead.  I mean, we kind of live like kings.  Our meals are served to us.  We have a comfy bed.  We are pampered and groomed (although THAT we could do without).  We ARE like three kings.  I think I want to be called Balthazar from now on.  I mean, just think how far I can run before my human can even SAY my name.  Paxton can be Melchior – another long name to shout out.  And Frodo can be Caspar – he never takes off anyway.  So call me Balthazar, from now on.

Happy Epiphany.  I hope your day is FULL of striking revelations!

©  Linda Wozniak