In Eastern Christianity, the Holy Water is blessed twice on this day.
Ethiopian Christians celebrate this holiday as Timkat. This is the first day of King Cake season in Louisiana. In Eastern Christianity, the Holy Water is blessed twice on this day. This holiday supposedly falls on the day of the Wedding at Cana. In Russia, this holiday is often celebrated by cutting a hole in the ice and going swimming. This holiday celebrates a group of people sometimes identified as Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, who "rejoiced with exceeding great joy." The first period of (*) Ordinary Time begins a week after this holiday. An Irish celebration of this holiday is depicted in Joyce's "The Dead." In Eastern Christianity, this holiday celebrates the Baptism of Jesus. This holiday is preceded by the Twelfth Night of Christmas. It celebrates a group of people who "saw a star in the East" and brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh. For 10 points, name this holiday celebrating the visit of the Magi.
Ethiopian Christians celebrate this holiday as Timkat. This is the first day of King Cake season in Louisiana.
Epiphany [or Theophany]