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It celebrates the arrival of the Magi to see the baby Jesus

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Which date is epiphany on?

January 6


What is celebrated on 6 January in Finland?

Epiphany, in Finnish "loppiainen".


What is the name for January 6?

January 6 is commonly known as "January 6th" or "the sixth of January." Additionally, it is also referred to as "Epiphany" or "Three Kings' Day" in some cultures, which commemorates the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus in Christian traditions.


What is January 6?

It is the feast of Epiphany, marking the end of Christmas.


What day do you celebrate the Magi bringing the gifts to baby Jesus?

Epiphany, 6 January


What month is epiphany in?

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. It 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.


When is the actual day of the Epiphany?

Feast day is the 6th of January, usually celebrated the first Sunday after New Year. No one really knows if its the actual day of the epiphany; people aren't 100% sure about 25th December being Jesus' birthday - it's traditionally so and so is the feast of the epiphany.


When is epiphany in January 2009?

January 6th


When does Epiphany begin?

Epiphany begins on January 6th every year.


Why you 6th January a day for giving presents in France?

January 6 is Epiphany, the day the three kings brought gifts to the Christ child.


When does the 12 days of Christmas start?

The 12 days of Christmas begin with Christmas Day, Dec 25, and run through Jan 6 . January 6 is 12th night, the day of Epiphany, celebrated as the day the wise men arrived from the East to worship the Christ child.


What holiday is celebrated on January 6th in Mexico?

January 6 is the day of the Epiphany or Three Kings celebration; it is the day when Mexican people exchange presents.