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Epiphany around the world



Epiphany Day is a holiday celebrated on January 6th in many parts of the world, particularly in Western Christianity. It is a day that commemorates the revelation of Jesus Christ as the Son of God to the world, and it is also known as Three Kings' Day, Little Christmas, and Twelfth Night.

In the Christian tradition, Epiphany Day marks the end of the Christmas season, and it is often celebrated with special church services, gift-giving, and other traditions. It is a time for people to reflect on the teachings and lessons of Jesus Christ, and to consider how they can live more fully in accordance with his message of love and compassion.

In many Christian churches, Epiphany Day is also marked by special services and prayers. It is seen as a time to reflect on the significance of the wise men's, or kings,  journey, who followed a bright star to the birthplace of Jesus and brought him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

In many countries, Epiphany Dayis marked by various traditions and celebrations. In some parts of the world, people hold parades or processions in honor of the three wise men, and in others, children dress up as the wise men and go door-to-door singing carols.

Epiphany Day is also a time for people to celebrate the magic and wonder of the holiday season, and to look back on the year that has passed. It is a day to give thanks for the blessings of the past year, and to look ahead with hope and optimism to the year to come.

Whether you celebrate Epiphany Day or not, it is a day that offers an opportunity for reflection and renewal, and to celebrate the joy, hope, and love that are at the heart of the holiday season.



2023

Date
Country
Fri 06 Jan
Austria
Fri 06 Jan
Finland
Fri 06 Jan
Greece
Fri 06 Jan
Italy
Fri 06 Jan
Spain
Fri 06 Jan
Sweden
Mon 09 Jan
Colombia

2024

Date
Country
Sat 06 Jan
Austria
Sat 06 Jan
Finland
Sat 06 Jan
Greece
Sat 06 Jan
Italy
Sat 06 Jan
Spain
Sat 06 Jan
Sweden
Mon 08 Jan
Colombia

2025

Date
Country
Mon 06 Jan
Austria
Mon 06 Jan
Colombia
Mon 06 Jan
Finland
Mon 06 Jan
Greece
Mon 06 Jan
Italy
Mon 06 Jan
Spain
Mon 06 Jan
Sweden

2026

Date
Country
Tue 06 Jan
Austria
Tue 06 Jan
Finland
Tue 06 Jan
Greece
Tue 06 Jan
Italy
Tue 06 Jan
Spain
Tue 06 Jan
Sweden
Mon 12 Jan
Colombia