“This bright, much-awaited holiday is dear to millions of people all over the world. It gives believers joy and hope and inspires good thoughts, deeds and actions. During the Christmas season we ...
For those who keep traditions alive, Sunday was Twelfth Night or the Eve of Epiphany. Monday being Epiphany — or Little Christmas, or Three Kings’ Day — was the time to take down the Christmas tree ...
It might not be the biggest holiday on the Christian calendar, but Epiphany, otherwise known as Feast of the Epiphany or ...
Here’s how Three Kings Day, or Epiphany, is celebrated in different religions and a quick breakdown of the origins of the holiday.
Orthodox Christians participated in blessing of the waters ceremonies, while Catholics in the Vatican attended Mass in St.
The holiday season is full of traditions and customs that vary from family to family. One of the most common questions is ...
Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria on Monday braved the freezing winter weather to plunge into icy waters as they observed centuries-old Epiphany traditions ...
In Mexico, that day is known as Día de Los Reyes and is celebrated on January 6th. Just like Three Kings' Day, Día de Los Reyes is meant to honor the Three Wise Men or Magi who came to bring baby ...
Must-sees include Saint Vigil Cathedral, where the Council of Trent was held in the mid-16th century, and Buonconsiglio ...
ROME — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of welcome ...
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of ...
Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to mark Epiphany. According to the Bible, the feast marks the day that three wise men guided by a star came to visit the newborn Jesus. Francis said ...