The next morning presents will appear under their shoes, or if the children are deemed to have misbehaved during the year, coal (usually a lump of hard sugar candy dyed black, called Carbón Dulce). [75], In the town of Kalofer, a traditional horo with drums and bagpipes is played in the icy waters of the Tundzha river before the throwing of the cross.[76][77]. Epiphany is also a time when the traditional Portuguese dances known as Mouriscadas and Paulitos are performed. During the Night of the Kings, the kids will place their shoes by the doors with water and grass for camels. The tradition says that the three kings (also known as the three wise men) had a mission to go to Bethlehem. In Mexico City, there's a military march that goes to the memorial of Hidalgo. In south-eastern Romania, following religious services, men participate in winter horse races. [59] Before the 1969 revision of its liturgy, the Sundays following the Octave of Epiphany or, when this was abolished, following the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which was instituted to take the place of the Octave Day of Epiphany were named as the "Second (etc., up to Sixth) Sunday after Epiphany", as the at least 24 Sundays following Pentecost Sunday and Trinity Sunday were known as the "Second (etc.) Denha is celebrated on January 6 by the Syro-Malabar Church in two ways – Pindiperunnal ("Plantain trunk feast") and Rakkuliperunal ("Feast with a night bath"). The Ministry of Education and Culture therefore moved from the venue from the Palace to the historic Sacra Infermeria, also known as the Mediterranean Conference Centre. In the Greek practice, he does this by casting a cross into the water. [103], The Saint Thomas Christians of Kerala State, Epiphany is known by its Syriac name Denha. Dia de Reis, meaning Kings Day (not 3 kings in Portugal) is celebrated mildly in private - gifts aren't exchange on this date like Spain but on Xmas eve- and it's not a public holiday. After a divine liturgy in the Kremlin's Dormition Cathedral, the procession, led by the Czar and the Patriarch of Moscow would proceed to the frozen Moskva River. January 6th is Three Kings Day in Mexico, known in Spanish as el Día de los Reyes Magos or El Día de Reyes. Epiphany-the feast of the three kings: With respect to the Gregorian calendar, the three wise men came to Jesus on the 12 th day of Christmas. Eastern churches celebrate the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan. The boys selected are meticulously groomed, and must grow their hair long in time for the festival. This is Epiphany on the church calendar, the 12th day after Christmas (sometimes referred to as Twelfth Night), when Christians commemorate the arrival of the Magi or "Wise Men" who arrived bearing gifts for the Christ Child. A priest carries this to a body of water where it stays overnight, with the Metsehafe Qeddassie celebrated in the early morning. People will not only bless themselves and their homes by sprinkling with holy water, but will also drink it. Rosca de Reyes is the cake of Three Kings Day eaten on January 6th. The Patriarch would immerse his cross into the river's water; and sprinkle the Czar, his boyars, and the banners of Czar's army's regiments with the holy water. In 385, the pilgrim Egeria (also known as Silvia) described a celebration in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, which she called "Epiphany" that commemorated the Nativity. [4] Moreover, the feast of the Epiphany, in some denominations, also initiates the liturgical season of Epiphanytide. Three Kings Day is celebrated in South America with a delicious dinner crowned with a “Rosca de Reyes” or King Cake for dessert. The blessings conclude with the ceremonial throwing of a wooden cross into the city's Spring Bayou, and boys ages 16 to 18 diving in to retrieve it. [140] Sweet wine, nibbles, fruit and milk are left for the Kings and their camels. )[149], This article is about the Christian feast day. The feast has been celebrated after January on Sunday since 1970s. It is a date celebrated throughout Latin America, Spain, and in Hispanic communities of the United States. It is also celebrated because, according to tradition, the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by St. John the Baptist marked one of only two occasions when all three Persons of the Trinity manifested themselves simultaneously to humanity: God the Father by speaking through the clouds, God the Son being baptized in the river, and God the Holy Spirit in the shape of a dove descending from heaven (the other occasion was the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor). The 1969 revision of the General Roman Calendar made the date to some extent variable, stating: "The Epiphany of the Lord is celebrated on 6 January, unless, where it is not observed as a holy day of obligation, it has been assigned to the Sunday occurring between 2 and 8 January. Origen's list of festivals (in Contra Celsum, VIII, xxii) omits any reference to Epiphany. [137], In Spain and some Latin American countries, Epiphany day is called El Día de Reyes[138] i.e., the day when a group of Kings or Magi, as related in the second chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, arrived to worship and bring three gifts to the baby Jesus after following a star in the heavens. The custom was for women to gather on this day for a special meal, but on the occasion of Epiphany accompanied by wine, to honor the Miracle at the Wedding at Cana. January 6th is Three Kings Day. Let's take a look at the Biblical origins, Christianity history and traditions. This tradition dated from a time when calendars were not readily available, and the church needed to publicize the date of Easter, since many celebrations of the liturgical year depend on it. Since the Epiphany is one of the seven great feasts of the Coptic Orthodox Church, it is a day of strict fasting, and several religious celebrations are held on this day. In the German-speaking lands, groups of young people called Sternsinger (star singers) travel from door to door. The legend told of her is that, having missed her opportunity to bring a gift to the child Jesus together with the Biblical Magi, she now brings gifts to other children on that night. [21], Alternative names for the feast in Greek include τα Θεοφάνια, ta Theopháneia "Theophany" (a neuter plural rather than feminine singular), η Ημέρα των Φώτων, i Iméra ton Fóton (modern Greek pronunciation), hē Hēméra tōn Phṓtōn (restored classical pronunciation), "The Day of the Lights", and τα Φώτα, ta Fóta, "The Lights".[22]. The celebration of this feast features blessing of water and solemn processions with the sacred tabot. Three Kings Day (or “El Día de los Reyes Magos”) is celebrated on January 6, or the Epiphany, which marks the day when Catholics believe The Three Wise Men delivered gifts of … This is normally done on Theophany, or at least during the Afterfeast, but if the parishioners are numerous, and especially if many live far away from the church, it may take some time to bless each house. Following the Divine Liturgy, the clergy and people go in a Crucession (procession with the cross) to the nearest body of water, be it a beach, harbor, quay, river, lake, swimming pool, water depot, etc. On Nollaig na mBan, women traditionally rested and celebrated for themselves after the cooking and work of the Christmas holidays. The priest goes door to door with the cross and a branch of basil to "sanctify" or "brighten" the rooms by sprinkling them with holy water. In the Dominican Republic, the Día de los Tres Reyes Magos (The day of the Three Royal Magi) and in this day children receive gifts on the christmas tree in a similar fashion to Christmas day. A more typically Dutch version is Koningenbrood, or Kings' bread. [citation needed], In Erie, Pennsylvania, as part of an Epiphany party a king is hidden in a cake, and whichever child finds the cake is crowned king for the day. For Western Christians, the feast primarily commemorates the coming of the Magi, with only a minor reference to the baptism of Jesus and the miracle at the Wedding at Cana. The tabot returns in procession to the church. The day is related to the blessing of waters that are used all throughout the year in the church celebrations, and it is a privileged day to celebrate baptisms. In the south, in Provence, and in the south-west, a crown-shaped cake or brioche filled with fruit called a gâteau des Rois is eaten. The "Great Blessing" happens in church on the day of the Epiphany. [46], Prior to 1976, Anglican churches also observed an eight-day feast, beginning on January 6. In Roman Catholic communities this may even today be a serious spiritual event with the priest present, but among Protestants it is more a tradition, and a part of the German notion of Gemütlichkeit. For many Christians, the holiday season doesn’t officially end until the 12th day of Christmas known as the “Feast of the Epiphany” or “Three Kings’ Day”. Special three-corner apple cakes are eaten on this day, and as in other countries, star singing, visiting and house blessings have long been popular. Peruvian national lore holds that Francisco Pizarro was the first to call Lima "Ciudad de los Reyes" (City of the Kings) because the date of the Epiphany coincided with the day he and his two companions searched for, and found, an ideal location for a new capital. Many Hispanic communities in the U.S. celebrate Three Kings Day with many … For many Christians in Spain and Latin America, the holiday season officially ends on January 6, which is the 12th day of Christmas known as the Feast of the Epiphany, or Three Kings' Day. In the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and neighboring Germany, children in groups of three (symbolizing the Biblical Magi) proceed in costume from house to house while singing songs typical for the occasion, and receiving a coin or some sweets at each door. Between the years 1973 and 1991 Epiphany was observed in Finland on a Saturday each year no earlier than January 6, and no later than January 12. This is also the favourite day of almost every Spanish child because they receive gifts from the Three Kings (it’s less popular during Christmas). Kings Day is the day recognized that the Three Wise Men (or Magi) finally came upon baby Jesus. This holiday represents the … It is also a day in which many houses are blessed with water. Traditionally, the island (and most of the Latin world) marked the eve of January 6, rather than December 25, as the day of exchanging gifts. For many Christians in Spain and Latin America, the holiday season officially ends on January 6, which is the 12th day of Christmas known as the Feast of the Epiphany… They may also receive gifts from children, grandchildren or other family members on this day. Some Methodists in the United States and Singapore follow these liturgies. [48], Lutheran, United Methodist and United Church of Christ congregations, along with those of other denominations, may celebrate Epiphany on January 6, on the following Sunday within the Epiphany week (octave), or at another time (Epiphany Eve January 5, the nearest Sunday, etc.) It is the biggest feast in some areas in Macedonia. HOLY TRINITY RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, a parish of the Patriarchate of Moscow", "Bulgaria—Epiphany Day at an icy Sofia lake finds young men in hot pursuit. In these old-calendar churches Epiphany falls at present on Gregorian January 19 – which is January 6 in the Julian calendar. After presenting their gifts and reverencing the altar and Nativity scene, the kings take special seats of honor and assist at the High Mass. [106][107][23], Thousands of Jordanian Christians, tourists and pilgrims flock to Al-Maghtas site on the east bank of the Jordan River in January every year to mark Epiphany, where large masses and celebrations are held. We did it. Today, The Epiphany of our Lord,[47] classified as a Principal Feast, is observed in some Anglican provinces on January 6 exclusively (e.g., the Anglican Church of Canada)[47] but in the Church of England the celebration is "on 6 January or transferred to the Sunday falling between 2 and 8 January". [90] The young people then perform the traditional house blessing, by marking the year over the doorway with chalk. Customs revolve around the Great Blessing of the Waters. A large company of neighbors was invited to be present at the dividing of the cake in which rings were concealed. An official publication of the Church of England states: "The Christmas season is often celebrated for twelve days, ending with the Epiphany. [108] Approximately 81,000 people visited the site in 2016, mostly European, American and Arab tourists. I had never heard of Epiphany Day until my family moved to France when I was nine years old. Other Epiphany customs, which symbolize the end of the Christmas season, are popular in Ireland, such as the burning the sprigs of Christmas holly in the fireplace which have been used as decorations during the past twelve days.[105]. Belief holds that the first to reach the wooden cross, thrown by an Eastern Orthodox priest, will enjoy a year of good health. Afterfeast: The Feast of Theophany is followed by an eight-day Afterfeast on which the normal fasting laws are suspended. Church cantatas for the Feast of Epiphany were written by Protestant composers such as Georg Philipp Telemann, Christoph Graupner, Johann Sebastian Bach and Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel. In Brazil, the day is called "Dia dos Reis" (The Day of Kings) and in the rest of Latin America "Día de Reyes" commemorating the arrival of the Magi to confirm Jesus as son of God. The procession involves the three kings wearing jeweled red velvet robes and crowns, riding white horses decked with flowers and fine cloth, and they are shaded by colorful parasols, with a retinue of hundreds. [58], In the Catholic Church, "Christmas Time runs from First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) of the Nativity of the Lord up to and including the Sunday after Epiphany or after 6 January";[46] and "Ordinary Time begins on the Monday which follows the Sunday occurring after 6 January". [91], Some Germans eat a Three Kings cake, which may be a golden pastry ring filled with orange and spice representing gold, frankincense and myrrh. The Christmas tree is traditionally taken out of the house on Epiphany. As in other Orthodox heritage countries, water rites play a special role on this day. Epiphany (/ɪˈpɪfəni/ i-PIF-ə-nee), also known as Theophany in the east, is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation (theophany[1]) of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. Traditionally, these blessings should all be finished before the beginning of Great Lent. Al-Maghtas in Jordan on the east bank is believed to be place for the ministry of John the Baptist. January 19th is considered as the date of Three Kings Day based on the Julian calendar. What do you think on facts about Three Kings Day? In 2011, by an act of Parliament, Epiphany was restored as an official non-working national public holiday in Poland for the first time since it was canceled under communism fifty years earlier. In the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, the feast is known as Timkat and is celebrated on the day that the Gregorian calendar calls January 19, but on January 20 in years when Enkutatash in the Ethiopian calendar falls on Gregorian September 12 (i.e. In Italy the Epiphany celebration is a national holiday that is celebrated on January 6. The Epiphany", The Pre-Constantinian Origins of the Church Year, "Cantata No. It starts on 5th of January, when a procession, with three kings on the front, goes through the streets of cities and little villages. In some localities, there is the practice of having three men or three boys, dressed as the Tatlóng Harì, ride around on horseback, distributing trinkets and candy to the children of the area. [72] The blessing is normally done twice: once on the Eve of the Feast—usually at a Baptismal font inside the church—and then again on the day of the feast, outdoors at a body of water. White is the color for the octave; green is the liturgical color for the season. The holiday is also called the Feast of Epiphany, Theophany, or Three Kings’ Day. Theophany is a term to call the Three Kings Day in Greece and Cyprus. Puerto Rican Traditions. House Blessings: On Theophany the priest will begin making the round of the parishioner's homes to bless them. Often these groups are four girls, or two boys and two girls in order to sing in four-part harmony. Traditionally, children receive gifts on this day, brought by the three kings, Melchor, Gaspar and Baltazar. After singing for a while outside, they are invited in, and the owners of the house offer them sweets, liqueurs, and other Epiphany delicacies. According to popular belief, this ritual gives the water the power to cleanse and sanitize. On the Feast of the Epiphany in some parts of central Europe the priest, wearing white vestments, blesses Epiphany water, frankincense, gold, and chalk. In most parts of Greece a ritual called "small sanctification", Protagiasi or "Enlightment" is practiced on the eve of Epiphany. As this is a great festive so just to make it more special another occasion is celebrated after […] In some Churches, the feast of the Epiphany initiates the Epiphany season, also known as Epiphanytide. As in Europe, whoever found the baked-in bean was king for a day, but uniquely to English tradition other items were sometimes included in the cake. The Phota form the middle of another festive triduum, together with Epiphany Eve, when children sing the Epiphany carols, and the great feast of St. John the Baptist (January 7 and eve),[97] when the numerous Johns and Joans celebrate their name-day. The water that is blessed on this day is sometimes known as "Theophany Water", though usually just "holy water", and is taken home by the faithful, and used with prayer as a blessing. [122] On January 6, as in much of Europe, a Polish style Three Kings cake is served with a coin or almond baked inside. [29] Epiphanius assigns the Baptism to November 6. Tradition is important because it offers flavor and spice, it tells the world a story about a certain culture. After that time however, the traditional date of January 6 was restored and has since been observed once again as a national public holiday. Contemporary use has sought to express an alternative tradition, in which Christmas lasts for a full forty days, ending with the Feast of the Presentation on 2 February. There are similar traditions in Mexico where Epiphany is known as 'El Dia de los Reyes' (the day of The Three Kings). Christmas spans 12 days beginning with Christmas Day, but for many countries with a strong Christian heritage, Christmas Day is just the beginning of a celebration that wraps up on January 6 with Three Kings Day or The Epiphany. The Three Kings Parade is a celebration of the Epiphany, the day the Three Kings, or Three Wise Men, Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar, reached Bethlehem, after a 12-day journey guided by a star, to where baby Jesus lay. In Goa Epiphany may be locally known by its Portuguese name Festa dos Reis. [129] A unique piece of Romanian folk wisdom holds that if a girl slips on ice–or better yet falls into water-on Epiphany, she will surely marry before the year is out. The first reference to an ecclesiastical feast of the Epiphany, in Ammianus Marcellinus (XXI:ii), is in 361. [95] It is the "Great Celebration" or Theotromi. Children and students still take January 6 as a school holiday and Christmas decorations are lit up through this day on most public streets. [14] It is customary for Christians in many localities to remove their Christmas decorations on Epiphany Eve (Twelfth Night),[15] although those in other Christian countries historically remove them on Candlemas, the conclusion of Epiphanytide. Epiphany may have originated in the Greek-speaking eastern half of the Roman Empire as a feast to honor the baptism of Jesus. ), If this is a reference to a celebration of Christ's birth, as well as of his baptism, on January 6, it corresponds to what continues to be the custom of the Armenian Apostolic Church, which celebrates the birth of Jesus on January 6 of the calendar used, calling the feast that of the Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord.[70][71]. [113], It is celebrated by attending church most often to the midnight mass by the maronites. [87] Today, in the Lutheran church, Epiphany is a day dedicated to a focus on missionary work in addition to the Wise Men narrative. The route before them is decorated with streamers, palm leaves and balloons with the smallest children present lining the way, shouting greetings to the Kings. In ancient gospel manuscripts, the text is arranged to indicate passages for liturgical readings. THREE KINGS DAY. [126], Portuguese village of Vale de Salgueiro encourages children, some as young as five, to smoke in a tradition that does not have clear roots.[127][128]. [16][17] According to the first tradition, those who fail to remember to remove their Christmas decorations on Epiphany Eve must leave them untouched until Candlemas, the second opportunity to remove them; failure to observe this custom is considered inauspicious. Happy Three Kings’ Day! [82], In England, the celebration of the night before Epiphany, Epiphany Eve, is known as Twelfth Night (the first night of Christmas is December 25–26, and Twelfth Night is January 5–6), and was a traditional time for mumming and the wassail. On the evening of January 5th every year, Spanish towns and cities are given over to the colourful parades of the Dia de los Reyes, or the Kings’ Day – a celebration of the arrival of the three wise men in Bethlehem after Jesus’ birth. Whoever found the clove was the villain, the twig, the fool, and the rag, the tart. In Louisiana, Epiphany is the beginning of the Carnival season, during which it is customary to bake King Cakes, similar to the Rosca mentioned above. [56][57], The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) does not celebrate Epiphany or Pentecost as seasons; for this Church, expressions such as "Fifth Sunday after Epiphany" indicate the passing of time, rather than a liturgical season. January 6th is Three Kings Day in Mexico, known in Spanish as el Día de los Reyes Magos or El Día de Reyes.This is Epiphany on the church calendar, the 12th day after Christmas (sometimes referred to as Twelfth Night), when Christians commemorate the arrival of the Magi or "Wise Men" who arrived bearing gifts for the Christ Child. If the night before Epiphany saw clear starry skies, it meant Latvia could expect a fine harvest in the coming Summer. It is celebrated on January 6 of the calendar that a particular Church uses. Once the parade is over, the kids will leave their shoes ready along with some water for the camels, and wake up the following morning with gifts. Whoever discovered a ring in his piece of cake (or bread) was elected as King or Queen and presided over the day's festivities. On the occasion, Lebanese Christians pray for their deceased. And, though it’s a normal work day and baby girl is at preschool today, she did get her gift this morning and participated in the traditional Three Kings Day festivities. Three Kings Day on January 6th is widely celebrated in Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean, and for many U.S. Latinos, it is still a venerated tradition. Then the "Dive of the Cross" is performed: a cross is throwned by the priest in the sea, a nearby river, a lake or an ancient Roman cistern (as in Athens). Paramony: The Eve of the Feast is called Paramony (Greek: παραμονή, Slavonic: navechérie). Blessing of Waters: The Orthodox Churches perform the Great Blessing of Waters on Theophany. [citation needed]. This day marks the close of the Advent and Christmas season and people remove the cribs and nativity sets at home. Therefore, in many celebrations there are certain similarities with the celebrations of Holy Friday during the time of Easter. Often celebrated in Latin cultures, the event is often marked with delicious food. [114] On this day the priest throws a wooden cross into the water, to symbolize the baptism of Christ. The Baptism of Christ symbolizes the rebirth of man, its importance is such that until the fourth century Christians celebrated New Year on this day. "Three wonders mark this day we celebrate: today the star led the Magi to the manger; today water was changed into wine at the marriage feast; today Christ desired to be baptized by John in the river Jordan to bring us salvation, alleluia" (Magnificat antiphon at Second Vespers, Liturgy of the Hours, Roman Rite). [143], Tarpon Springs, Florida is known for elaborate religious ceremonies related to the Greek Orthodox Church, the most notable being the Epiphany celebration. On the Julian calendar, which some of the Orthodox churches follow, that date corresponds, during the present century, to January 19 on the Gregorian or Revised Julian calendar. The collective name for the group is immortalized as the Filipino surname Tatlóngharì. Three boys are selected from the three neighboring villages of Quelim, Cansaulim and Arrosim to present the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh in a procession. Most others on this day simply give the common greeting of "Happy Three Kings!" Christmas and New Year’s may have ended, but that doesn’t mean the holiday season is over. They sing traditional songs and newer ones such as "Stern über Bethlehem". Commentary: This is how and why we celebrate Three Kings’ Day on Jan. 6 ... Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Jan. 18 to celebrate his … Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and sometimes referred to as MLK Day) is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. When the Christmas Eve in Spain is mostly celebrated at home with family, the Three Kings Day (called „ Día de los Reyes Magos”) is usually celebrated in a more exuberant way. However, since 1970, the celebration is held in some countries on the Sunday after January 1. At the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas comes a day called the Epiphany, or Three Kings Day. The German Chancellor and Parliament also receive a visit from the star singers at Epiphany. [110] In the past bright stars of fabric were sewn onto the background of dark colored quilts, representing the night sky. Carrington, "The 'heretical' festival of 'Epiphany' became a universal festival throughout the whole Christian world, commemorating both the Baptism and the Nativity of Jesus. In Spain, children typically receive presents on this day, rather than on Christmas, though this tradition has changed lately, and children now receive presents on both days. Saint John Cassian says that even in his time (beginning of the 5th century), Egyptian monasteries celebrated the Nativity and the Baptism together on January 6. The protagiasi casts away the goblins ; bonfires are also lit in some places for that purpose. Just like in Mexico, in Spain people also eat a Rosca known as Roscón. If the Feast of the Theophany falls on a Sunday or Monday, the Royal Hours are chanted on the previous Friday, and on the Paramony the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom is celebrated and the fasting is lessened to some degree. Instead of hosting a party, however, whoever gets the figurine of baby Jesus will be in charge of paying t… [99] Other popular Epiphany processions are held in Chandor. It is about representing the 3 Magi, personified by officials of the Municipality of Cartago, who will visit the streets of the city to commemorate the feast of the Epiphany or manifestation of the Lord. Every year, Three Kings' Day is celebrated on January 6th. In a sermon delivered on December 25, 380, St. Gregory of Nazianzus referred to the day as "the Theophany" (ta theophania, formerly the name of a pagan festival at Delphi),[34] saying expressly that it is a day commemorating "the holy nativity of Christ" and told his listeners that they would soon be celebrating the baptism of Christ. In Puerto Rico, Epiphany is an important festive holiday, and is commonly referred as Dia de Los Tres Reyes Magos, or Three Kings' Day. In France, it is on 6 January that the Wise Men figurines in the nativity scene are placed around baby Jesus. Mexico. [134] This practice is said to be popularized comparatively recently; it was fairly uncommon in the czarist days, but has flourished since the 1990s. It is derived from the verb φαίνειν, phainein, meaning "to appear. Following the blessings, the celebration moves to the Sponge Docks where food and music are made part of the festivities. It is sometimes called Three Kings' Day, and in some traditions celebrated as Little Christmas. US Virgin Islands celebrate Three Kings’ Day to emphasize and maintain their heritage and culture Celebrations include a widely attended procession, with boys arrayed as the Magi, leading to the Franciscan Chapel of the Magi near the Goan capital of Panjim. 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