The Epiphany's lessons of love and solidarity As the Philippines marks the 500th anniversary of its Christianity, we need to focus on love for God's little ones Trending ‘The Adoration of the Magi’ by Edward Burne-Jones (1904). (Photo: Wikipedia) After the celebration of Christ’s birth and the Solemnity of Mary on New Year’s Day, the Christian world celebrates the Feast of the Epiphany every Jan. 6. This year it is being celebrated today, on the first Sunday after the New Year, to give many more people the chance to celebrate it than on a weekday. When I was a child, my parents used to tell me that this day is the end of the Christmas season. Traditionally, we take down our Christmas tree and pack our Christmas decorations after the Epiphany. In my hometown, this is the day when the image of the Baby Jesus is passed around every house to bless us and to be kissed.