Cómo se dice en inglés LOS TRES REYES MAGOS.

The Magi, the Three Kings, The Three Wise Men, The Kings.

In News: 

"Spain continues to remember the Three Kings in grand style. Larger towns hold parades, sometimes with live elephants and camels (the Magi

presumably arrived via animal transport), even with caged lions and tigers. "
Manilla Bulletin Publishing Corporation.

"For many Latino children, the excitement of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day is overshadowed by Jan. 6, known as the Feast of Epiphany or The Adoration of the Magi, which represents the day the three kings arrived bearing gifts for baby Jesus."
Richmond Times Dispatch.

"Motorbikes, skis, helicopters and, of class lesson, camels and elephants, will all be called into action today to make sure the Three Kings can deliver their gifts to the thousands of children waiting across Spain."
The Reader.es

Día de Reyes:The Kings' Holiday, Epiphany.

In  News:"Spain is celebrating Epiphany and that means parade and party time for children. "
Euronews.

"Spain celebrates the 'Kings' Holiday. "
Euronews.

First published on January 1 2011.

Estar Casado por la Iglesia

Being religiously married.

You can't be religiously married without being legally married.

In News:

"Bullard, who is gay and religiously married — but not legally — has performed more than 50 same-sex weddings."

The Tennessean.

 

Hacer la Senal de la Cruz, Hacerse la Cruz

To cross oneself, to bless oneself, to make the Sign of the Cross.

I crossed myself for fear when I saw the class.

In Classic Literature:

"And they cross'd themselves for fear."
The Lady Of Shalott by Tennynson. 

In Songs:

Just one more thing 
Cross yourself, cross yourself 
Come to me 
By Emmylou Harris

In Websites:

"Since we make the Sign of the Cross before and after our prayers, many Catholics don't realize that the Sign of the Cross is a prayer itself."
About.com Catholisism.

Pesebre a Escala Real, Pesebre a Escala Natural.

Life-size Nativity, life-size Nativity scene.

They will erect a life-size nativity at the shopping center.


In News:

A large crowd gathered for the blessing of the life-size nativity, with some of the original sheep and artistic mural of a scene in Bethlehem and bright star in the east end of Garfield Park west of Ohio Street.

The Beacon-News Chicago.

"A life-size nativity scene has been erected behind the Piazza in Eldred. It was created by the staff at the Corner Store. They hope to add to it over the years, and it is available to the public for viewing anytime. It was blessed by Father Tom from St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church in Yulan on December 3."

The River Reporter.

Correr Amonestaciones (Matrimonio Religioso)

To publish the banns, to read the banns, to call the banns, to put up the banns.

In many countries it is necessary to publish the bans two months before getting married.

In Dictionaries:

"The banns were published in their local parish church."
Cambridge Dictionary Online.


In the News:

"English and Welsh clergy have been advised not to offer to publish banns for any marriage which involves someone from outside Europe."
Grimsby Telegraph.

Grandes Religiones.

Major Religions.

Chistianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism are the most important major religions of the world.

References in News:

"Brownsburg Community Schools spokeswoman Donna Petraits said teachers in the district seek to help students learn empathy, and she said the world's major religions are given equal time in the classroom."
WRTV Indianapolis

Pagar una Promesa Religiosa

Fulfill a vow.

He said he had made a vow to the Virgin of the Grotto and that he had finally fulfilled that vow on that day.

Reference in News:

"The Muslim family will also fulfill a vow to offer a toe made of silver at a dargah' as the girl has recovered completely."
Times of India.

"It also brings home the devastation Idomeneo causes his subjects by failing to fulfill his vow to Neptune and sacrifice his son."
New York Times.

Reference in Literature:

“When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow. It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, ‘My vow was a mistake.'”
Ecclesiastes 5:4-6

Hacer una Promesa Religiosa

Make a vow to.
She made a vow to the Virgin of Coromoto.

Reference in News:
"She made a vow to God that if she was saved, she owed God something," George says.

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She explained that she had made a vow to God to dedicate her life to taking care of abandoned children if her broken leg would be healed

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Reference in Literature

"I made a vow, to our Lady of the Grotto not to cut my
hair or beard for ten years if I were saved in a moment of danger; but
to-day the vow expires."

Alexandre Dumas Père, The Count of Montecristo