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Epiphany is a Christian religious holiday celebrating the baptism of Jesus and the arrival of the Three Wise Men, or Magi, to bring the Christ child gifts. Celebrated on January 6, Epiphany is the oldest of the church's feasts.American Catholic: Christmas FAQs Christian Resource Institute: The Season of Epiphany
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- Traditionally celebrated on January 6Christian Resource Institute: The Season of Epiphany
- Marks the day the Three Wise Men, or Magi, brought their gifts to the Baby JesusChristian Resource Institute: The Season of Epiphany
- Epiphany was first marked by the Western Church in the fourth centuryBBC: Epiphany
- Considered one of the most joyous holidays in the churchAmerican Catholic: Christmas FAQs
- Traditional colors of the Epiphany holiday are white and goldChristian Resource Institute: The Season of Epiphany
- Also celebrates Jesus' baptism by by John the Baptist in the River JordanBBC: Epiphany
- Also known as "Three Kings Day" or "Twelfth Day"American Catholic: Christmas FAQs Christian Resource Institute: The Season of Epiphany
- Epiphany falls on the twelfth day following Christmas
- Roman Catholics observe Epiphany as a single dayBBC: Epiphany
- Some Protestant religions observe a season of Epiphany, from January 6 through Ash WednesdayBBC: Epiphany
- Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day liturgical season leading up to Easter
- Many cultures observe Epiphany with feastingChristian Resource Institute: The Season of Epiphany
- The "King Cake" is often baked in celebration of EpiphanyChristian Resource Institute: The Season of Epiphany
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@JasonReitman I knew you'd figure it out. I do love an epiphany moment.
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