For those who celebrate the Epiphany — the celebration of the Twelfth Night after Christmas — on Jan. 6, you may look forward to putting your shoes outside your door for gifts, watching annual parades, attending parties or indulging in a slice of king cake. King cake is also a staple during the Mardi Gras season, which begins Jan. 6 and ends the day before Lent on Fat Tuesday, which falls on March 4 this year. Although the treat is popular in the United States, king cake’s roots trace back to medieval European traditions, particularly in Spain and France. Read more at the link in our bio. 📸: Getty Images #kingcake #epiphany #mardigras #theoregonian