The excitement that followed the announcement that Hubig's was getting into the king cake game was almost like Mardi Gras had started early this year. Why it matters: The cakes have been tough to find,

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When Christianity extended its influence and displaced other religions, the king cake was adopted into the Christian tradition. The cake was used to honor the biblical three kings, whose journey to Bethlehem to greet the baby Jesus took 12 days (hence the 12 days of Christmas).