what does it mean? is it a holiday or a mark in history? can someone answer this for me. thanks a lot.
2007-01-04 12:43:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
from wikipedia
"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 Gaspar, 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."
In many Christian traditions the end of the Christmas season and the time to remove decorations. In some others the date gifts are exchanged.
more details can be found at the Catholic Encyclopedia see the sources
2007-01-04 12:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Basically Epiphany is a Christian celebration- sometimes this day is known as Day of the Three Kings, Days of the Three Wise Men. This day is the day that some believers believe that the three wise men who went to see baby Jesus saw him not on this day but 12 days after Christmas.
Every January the 6th many countries and cultures celebrate this day by mass and feast. In fact children are included on this religious holiday. The children leave out their shoes for the Three Wise Men to bring them presents and candy, if they have been good, and if not they get coal. Also starting on this day those that celebrate this holiday make a King Cake- a round cake with green, purple, and yellow sprinkles or icing. Inside this cake is a coin or a baby the crown representing the Three Wise Men and the baby representing Jesus. It’s just a simple holiday that many-mostly Catholics celebrate-although many other Christian religions celebrate this day as well.
2007-01-04 13:01:11 · answer #2 · answered by redneckmutt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Feast of the Epiphany celebrates the 3 Kings / Wise Men bringing the gifts to the baby Jesus.
2007-01-04 12:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by kate 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being religious includes adherence to the regulations and regulations, and the adoption of the ideals of a faith. Being non secular is the attractiveness that one isn't the middle of the universe; that there is something better than the guy. It acknowledges that there is something eternal, previous the physique, that which we call "spirit". Being non secular does not unavoidably contain the attractiveness of a god. Buddhists don't think in gods, yet are undeniably non secular. Spirituality and faith are only 2 distinctive, yet appropriate issues, only as are patriotism and partisanship.
2016-11-26 19:57:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dictionary -1 capitalized : January 6 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration of the baptism of Christ
2 : an appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being
3 a (1) : a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something (2) : an intuitive grasp of reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking (3) : an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure b : a revealing scene or moment
Britannica
(from Greek epiphaneia, “manifestation”), festival celebrated on January 6; it is one of the three principal and oldest festival days of the Christian Church (including Easter and Christmas). It commemorates the first manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, represented by the Magi, and the manifestation of his divinity, as it occurred at his Baptism in the Jordan…
2007-01-04 12:51:11 · answer #5 · answered by PeterZen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's like having a revelation - a huge realization.
But it's also a Christian festival (Jan 6).
2007-01-04 12:50:10 · answer #6 · answered by Is 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
After you read the answers, you will have one!
2007-01-04 13:05:38 · answer #7 · answered by 3$Bill 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
its the worst holiday next to easter
2007-01-04 12:51:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋