Epiphany (holiday)

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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1. What is the primary observance date?January 6
2. What is the associated liturgical season?Epiphanytide, a period of reflection on Christ's divine nature
3. What is Epiphany and when is it celebrated?Epiphany is a Christian holiday that celebrates Jesus’ appearance to the world. It is usually on January 6th, but some churches celebrate it on other dates.
4. Why do the Magi bring gifts to baby Jesus?The Magi brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh to honor Jesus as king, divine, and human. Their gifts show the first recognition of Jesus’ kingship and divinity by people who were not Jewish.

Epiphany: A Christian feast day celebrating the manifestation of Jesus Christ to the world.
Theophany: The Eastern Christian term for Epiphany, emphasizing the revelation of God's divinity.
Magi: Wise men, traditionally three, who visited the infant Jesus bearing gifts.
Gentiles: Non-Jewish people, representing the inclusion of all nations in salvation.