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In a letter to Cardinal Baltazar Porras Cardozo, Pope Francis expresses his closeness to the Venezuelan people, who are suffering because of the ...

Why your calendar says Epiphany on January 6 Written by Taylor Brock Wednesday, Jan 06 2021, 2:25 PM The Three Wise Men (pictured sitting on top of the Canada Life building in Winnipeg) have a great deal to do with Epiphany. Article continues below advertisement ↴ An often-pondered day is one of the most important holidays in the Christian calendar. While some may wonder why their Google Calendar is telling them to have an epiphany on January 6, the day has nothing to do with i...

Befana, Christmas Tradition of Italy Posted on La Befana is the last festivity of Christmas time in Italy celebrated every 6 January. According to the Christian tradition, on the day of Ephiphany, the three  biblical Magi finally meet the baby Jesus. In the Italian Christmas folklore, we also celebrate the coming of the Befana. La Befana is represented by an old woman that, riding a broomstick through the air, delivers sweets and candies to the good kids. But she also brings coal, garlic,...

Where Christmas came from Margaret Barker tracks down their ancient origins Alamy Ox and ass appear at the nativity: detail from the sarcophagus of Marcus Claudianus c.330-335, Palazzo Massimo, Rome Ox and ass appear at the nativity: detail from the sarcophagus of Marcus Claudianus c.330-335, Palazzo Massimo, Rome MANY of the words and images we use at Christmas can seem to be just an elaboration of the simple Gospel story. Some of the well-known details are certainly la...