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What is an epiphany?
A sudden insight, a sudden realization of something important, probably life-changing. (see related link)
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In Catholicism
When is the Epiphany Celebrated?
The "Epiphany" or "Theophany" is celebrated in the Western Church on January 6th, twelve days after Christmas. Some of the Eastern rites celebrate "Epiphany" on January …19th in accordance with their latter observation of Christmas. Epiphany means "the manifestation" and commemorates the visit of the three wise men who adored Christ as God and presented Him with three gifts that are often analyzed by exegetes for their heavy symbolism pertaining to Christ as Prophet, Priest and King. Although the feast happens so soon after Christmas, it is not actually known how much time passed between Christ's birth and the kings' visit, for the Bible speaks of them finding the child in a home versus a stable; many Christians have become used to the idea of the Kings dropping by on Christmas night itself thanks to TV productions and cartoons depicting the Christmas story. Most Bible scholars of centuries renown put the Epiphany a year after Christ's birth, but no exact time period is known. (MORE)
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What synonyms are there for 'epiphany'?
Main Entry: epiphany Synonyms: Christophany, Satanophany, afflatus, angelophany, apocalypse, apparition, appearance, appearing, arising, avatar, coming-forth, comi…ng, coming into being, direct communication, discernibleness, disclosure, dissemination, divine inspiration, divine revelation, embodiment, emergence, evidence, evincement, exposure, expression, forthcoming, incarnation, indication, inspiration, issuance, manifestation, materialization, materializing, mystical experience, mysticism, observability, occurrence, opening, outcrop, outcropping, perceptibility, pneumatophany, presentation, proof, prophecy, publication, realization, revelation, rise, rising, seeableness, showing, showing forth, the seen, the visible, theophania, theophany, theopneustia, theopneusty, unfolding, unfoldment, visibility, visibleness, visuality, what is revealed (MORE)
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In Catholicism
What is remembered at the Epiphany?
The Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated at the end of the Christmas season, on January 6th. It celebrates the Magi seeing the baby Jesus after travelling to meet hi…m. Catholic Answer The Epiphany celebrates three separate events in Christ's life: 1) The coming of the Magi to the manager 2) Our Blessed Lord's Baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordon River. 3) Our Blessed Lord's first miracle at Cana when He transformed six huge jugs of water into wine. from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980 Epiphany. The feast commemorating Christ's manifestation to the Gentiles in the person of the Magi, as well as his baptism and first miracle at Cana. It began in the East in the third century and soon spread to the West, where it is identified with the visit of the Magi. In some countries it is know as Twelfth Night (after Christmas) and is the occasion for special celebrations. For centuries the Epiphany has been a holy day of obligation in many places. (Etym. Greek epiphaneia, appearance, manifestation. (MORE)
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In Definitions
What do you do on Epiphany?
Bethlehemes is a custom in Central Europe. Around Christmas and especially at Epiphany young people go from house to house, receive treats. They are dressed as the three wise …men, or other "Bethlehem" characters. There can be 6 or 7 wisemen, or more, not just the usual three! They leader carries a star on a broom handle, and the group follows him or her from house to house, following the tradition of looking for the baby Jesus. Sometimes this star is 8 sided and of painted wood- yellow, or multi-colored in a geometric pattern. In other places (especially Germany) the star is more like a big pin-wheel, and in others still it is a lighted star lantern, the group following through the night air with their own lanterns as well. One other member of the troupe carries what looks like a small model of a church. Sometimes these are beautifully carved and hand painted representations of a church in the area. Sometimes they can be relatively large and heavy and are brought in by two men. When the "Bethlehemers" are welcomed into the house they sing, and everyone joins in. Then high point comes when the little church is opened up. There are not people inside but a beautiful nativity scene. Everyone looks at the nativity scene as though it were the first time the had ever seen one. Then everyone sings again, and treats are passed out to the visitors - chocolates, marzipan, toasted almonds or other nice things. For Catholics and Orthodox Christians in areas where the custom is still kept, this can be quite a formal and spiritual event, and the priest will come and bless the house with holy water and pine branches, and mark a blessing over the door in chalk for the new year. For Protestants and others though, this is mostly just fun. The term bethlehemes" comes from Bethlehemes jatek (pronounced: Bet-la-hem-esh Yah-teck) which means in the Hungarian language, Bethlehem game or Bethlehem Play. In Slavic lands this may be called Jaselka (Nativity Play) or Szopka (Manger). In German speaking lands these groups are called Sternsinger which means Star-Singers for the star which they carry. The custom of Bethlehemes is similar to British and American caroling. Today, while the older tradition is still strong, Bethlehemes may also be a Christmas Presentation given by the children of a school, just as in Britain and the United States during the month of December. One other important part of the Bethlehemes custom is that the "Wisemen" and "Bethlehemers" besides bringing and receiving treats, are given money, but they don't keep it. They are collecting for worthy causes like the disabled veterans or children in Africa. Bethlehemes goes on usually from the first Sunday in the New Year, for a week until the Sunday that follows Epiphany, they Sunday after Epiphany being the big day for doing this. "Bethlehemer" school children - often dozens of them, all dressed as wisemen- also visit the president of several countries, and say "Christ bless this house" at the Parliment, and sing in the capital. You've just reminded me to dust off my Three Kings costumes. Thanks! Vízkereszti üdvözlet!Happy Epiphany! (MORE)
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In Definitions
Where is Epiphany?
Epiphany is not geographical... I think you mean to ask 'What is Epiphany' Epiphany is an ancient church festival celebrating the magi's visit to the Christ Child. I…t is kept on January 6. Epiphany is also called "Three Kings' Day" and "Twelfth Day"-the latter name because January 6 is twelve days after Christmas; the eve of Epiphany is called "Twelfth Night." It is celebrated mainly in Orthodox, Catholic, Anglican, and other liturgical churches. (MORE)
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In Hamlet
What is Hamlet's epiphany?
In my Opinion its his realization that his "madness" has brought on so much death; that revenge is not worth all the turmoil. Another opinion: it is when he is on the ship to …England. He realizes that "there is a divinity that shapes our ends, rough-hew them how we may." There is no sense for him to try to wreak the perfect revenge on Claudius--he must seize the moment and go with the flow. Up to that point he has been overthinking and overplanning everything, thinking that he will be able to control events so well that he can arrange for Claudius not only to die, but to go to hell as well. (MORE)
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What is the epiphany in Eveline?
Her epiphany is that her duty is to stay home with her father even though he is abusive even though she is able to leave and start a wonderful life with the man she loves. Thi…s seems strange to us as readers but Joyce is known for having disappointing epiphanies for his characters. It is not her duty to stay but the problem is that she is unable to make decision whether to stay or not. The fact that she can't make her decision is due to the education that she received when she was a kid; she is exactly like the boy in "the sisters" that education prevented her from talking and saying her opinion. That's why now she cannot take decision, she hesitates. Joyce is doing so to criticize the way children were taught. He is criticizing the Irish society at that time. (MORE)
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What does 'To have an epiphany' mean?
A revelation. A deep awareness of something. A huge realisation which some people think is from God.
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Is there an epiphany in twilight?
In New Moon, Bella realizes that Edward was lying in the begining of the book (to keep her safe) and that he truly does love her. :)