What is special about January 6th?

January 6th is the sixth day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, Mother Teresa arrived in Calcutta, India to help its lowest castes; President Roosevelt gave his "Four Freedoms" speech, and Pan Am became the first commercial airline to sell round-the-world tickets.

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When was Jesus actually born?

The date of birth of Jesus is not stated in the gospels or in any historical reference, but most biblical scholars assume a year of birth between 6 and 4 BC. Is epiphany an affirmation of universal salvation? According to the nonprofit CatholicCulture.org, "Epiphany means manifestation" and is an "affirmation of universal salvation."

How long is the season of epiphany?

40 to 63 days Note that, because the date of Easter changes each year, Epiphanytide or "The Season after Epiphany" can last anywhere from 40 to 63 days. Is epiphany the 12th day of Christmas? What are the 12 days of Christmas? The 12 days of Christmas is the period in Christian theology that marks the span between the birth of Christ and the coming of the Magi, the three wise men. It begins on December 25 (Christmas) and runs through January 6 (the Epiphany, sometimes also called Three Kings' Day).

What food is eaten on Three Kings Day?

Traditional side dishes for a Three Kings Day meal are black beans and rice, which are also staple accompaniments for many Spanish-influenced daily meals. However, some families have a tradition of serving the rice with peas or corn niblets instead. Prepare the beans and rice separately.