Monday, January 6, 2014

Epiphany 2014

Three Kings Day
Epiphany, January 6, is a Christian holiday that falls on the twelfth day after Christmas -- the conclusion of the twelve days of Christmas. "On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me..."

This holiday may include a feast!

(Excerpt) "Though many different cultural and denominational customs are practiced, in general, the [Epiphany] feast celebrates the manifestation of God in the form of human flesh through Jesus Christ, his Son.

The word epiphany means 'manifestation' or 'revelation' and is commonly linked in Western Christianity with the visit of the wise men (Magi) to the Christ child. Through the Magi, Christ revealed himself to the gentiles... ."
Source: About.com Christianity

Definition: An epiphany
(Excerpt) "... a moment in which you suddenly see or understand something in a new or very clear way."
Source: Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary



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