These jolly fellows are the three wise men or as they are known here Los Reyes Magos. While you were footering about taking down your Christmas decorations last night for fear of incurring a year's bad luck they were parading through the streets of Puerto de La Cruz (and by magic elsewhere at the same time) bearing gifts to be opened this morning by the good little children of the town.

Unfortunately for those getting outdoor toys the winter sun has bowed out in favour of winter rain so they'll have to be content to whizz around indoors to the annoyance of their parents and the detriment of the furniture.