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Epiphany was a day of enjoyment, spent in horse-drawn open sleighs, and these quilts would then be taken along to cover the laps of the merry riders. [132] If Epiphany Day was bright and mild and the sun "warmed the horses' backs" it was said that the coming year would bring only peace.
The Baptism of the Lord, celebrated on the Sunday after January 6 (or, where the Solemnity of the Epiphany is transferred to the Sunday that occurs on January 7 or 8, on the following Monday) [5] The Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on 2 February; The Transfiguration of the Lord, celebrated on 6 August
Christmas, the Epiphany and Pentecost comprised the major vigils. [20] The common vigils included the Ascension of Our Lord, Saint John the Baptist, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and All Saints. Most feasts of the Apostles also had vigils, namely Saints Andrew, Thomas, James, Simon and Jude. Whilst the vigils of the Immaculate ...
Christians around the world will mark the Epiphany on Jan. 6 with a series of celebrations that go from parades and gift-giving for children to the blessing of water. The holiday is also called ...
Epiphany is a meaningful time for many Christians. One of the very first holidays (also called feast days) of the year, Epiphany comes on the heels of Christmas celebrations and is a time of joy ...
6 January: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord; 19 March: Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Thursday of the sixth week of Eastertide: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord; Thursday after Trinity Sunday: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) 29 June: Solemnity of Saints Peter and ...
The solemnity of the principal patron of the place, city or state; The solemnity of the dedication or anniversary of the dedication of one's own church; The solemnity of the title of one's own church (the mystery or saint to which it is dedicated) The solemnity of either the title or the founder of a religious institute
In many nations, e. g., the United States, the Solemnity of Epiphany is transferred to the first Sunday after 1 January, which can occur as early as 2 January. That solemnity, then, together with customary observances associated with it, usually occur within the Twelve Days of Christmas, even if these are considered to end on 5 January rather ...