Epiphany has come and gone. But this year, it struck me for the first time that the feast we celebrate is actually composed ...

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or the Feast of the Epiphany, commemorates the arrival of the three kings (Balthazar, Melchior and Gaspar) in Bethlehem to worship the newborn Christ child,” according to the Smithsonian Institute.

The Magi (often known as the three kings) bestowing their gifts upon baby Jesus, and God revealing Himself to the world through his mortal infant son. For others, it's a good reason to enjoy cake with ...

Many Catholic parishes will give their parishioners a piece of chalk, a small bottle of holy water, and the words for the house blessing so that each family can bless their home. A chalk home ...

Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia's Orthodox Christians Thousands of Russians celebrating the Orthodox Christian feast day of Epiphany, where worshippers bathe in the ...

Have you ever walked past a door and seen what appears to be random letters and numbers written at the top? These letters and numbers actually have a great significance. Traditionally on the ...