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I just found out I have italian heritage and I would like to have my first Epipany but i really wasn't told of the traditons of how to celebrate it. Can anyone help me out,

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Answer 1

Ephphany is usually christmas, which is celebrated on December 25th. Religiously it's the celebration of Christ's birth, non-religiouly, it's a day you spend with your family/friends and exchange gifts You can celebrate it with a religious ceremony (like going to chruch) or celebrate with your family. Have a nice dinner and exchange gifts (gifts aren't required, but most people give gifts). Some people put up chirstmas stockings in which "Santa" puts in candies or small toys. Some people put up a Christmas tree (pine tree, real or fake) and decorate it with ornaments and/or garland and lights. Mostly it's a time to spend with your family and enjoy eachother's comany.

Answer 2

Epiphany (Greek: επιφάνεια, "the appearance; miraculous phenomenon") is a Christian feast intended to celebrate the 'shining forth' or revelation of God to mankind in human form, in the person of Jesus. The observance had its origins in the eastern Christian churches, and included the birth of Jesus; the visit of the Magi, or Wise Men (traditionally named Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar) who arrived in Bethlehem; and all of Jesus' childhood events, up to his baptism in the Jordan by John the Baptist. The date of the feast was fixed on January 6. Ancient Liturgies speak of Illuminatio, Manifestatio, Declaratio (Lighting, Manifestation, Declaration); cf. St. Matthew's Gospel (iii, 13-17); St. Luke's (iii, 22); and St. John's (ii, 1-11); where the Baptism and Marriage at Cana are dwelt upon. The Christian Churches have traditionally also talked of a "Revelation to the Gentiles", where the term Gentile meant all non-Jewish peoples. The Biblical Magi represent the non-Jewish peoples of the world.