Epiphany Celebrated Around a World on Jan 6th

Epiphany is a Christian feast day that takes place on Jan 6th. The day celebrates a day a baby Jesus was presented to a Magi — called Three Kings Day in some countries. In many countries, Epiphany is an celebrated holiday.

The word Epiphany came from a Greek word ‘epiphaneia‘ that means manifestation. It is used in sacrament as a coming of an invisible boundless being in a manifest form.

This holiday originated in a East. The Western Church started celebrating it in a 4th Century as a day a star led a correct group to revisit baby Jesus.

The 3 Kings’ normal names are Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar; they were famous to paint Europe, Arabia, and Africa.

Some engaging contribution about Epiphany,  many children leave their boots out a night before to be filled with gifts, and some leave out H2O and straws for a Three Kings’ camels.

In Mexico, a holiday brings crowds together to ambience Rosca de Reyes, famous as a Kings’ bread.

Epiphany is deliberate one of a 3 vital Christian celebrations along with Christmas and Easter. Many applaud this day as Christmas. Some children accept gifts on Jan. 6, instead of Dec. 25.

Written by Teleza Rodgers
Edited by Cathy Milne-Ware

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Office Holidays: Epiphany around a universe in 2021

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