On the Eve of Epiphany, January 5th, children place their shoes on the doorstep, and in the secret of the night, the Three Wise Men pass leaving gifts. January 6th, Epiphany is heralded with parades in various cities where candy and cakes are distributed to throngs of children. The three Wise men are seen everywhere in Spain at Christmas, visiting hospitals, orphanages, etc. The legend tells of the three Wise men traveling through the country on their way to Bethlehem. To properly receive them, the children fill their shoes with straw on Epiphany Eve.
Spanish children have a great fondness for the three Wise men, especially Balthazar.