"Durham's overseas affiliated colleges: Codrington College, Barbados, and Fourah Bay College, Sierra Leone, and is used (as of July 2018) by Sierra Leone Law School. In the United States, the name was in use in the late 19th century at Hobart College, NY, and for a period after 1913 at . The name remains in use (interchangeably with ""Spring term"") at the General Theological Seminary, NY. Epiphany term Epiphany term is the second academic term at Durham University, falling between Michaelmas term and Easter term, as in the Christian Feast of the Epiphany, held in January. The term runs from"
"his appearance after his resurrection, and five times to refer to his Second Coming. Alternative names for the feast in Greek include τα Θεοφάνια, ""ta Theopháneia"" ""Theophany"" (a neuter plural rather than feminine singular), η Ημέρα των Φώτων, ""i Iméra ton Fóton"" (modern Greek pronunciation), ""hē Hēméra tōn Phṓtōn"" (restored classical pronunciation), ""The Day of the Lights"", and τα Φώτα, ""ta Fóta"", ""The Lights"". Epiphany may have originated in the Greek-speaking eastern half of the Roman Empire as a feast to honor the baptism of Jesus. Around 200, Clement of Alexandria wrote that, ""But the followers of Basilides celebrate the"
"have 29 days). The celebration of this feast features blessing of water and solemn processions with the sacred Tabot. In Finland, Epiphany is called ""loppiainen"", a name which goes back to the 1600s. In the 1500s the Swedish-Finnish Lutheran church called Epiphany ""Day of the Holy Three Kings"", while before this, the older term ""Epiphania"" was used. In the Karelian language Epiphany is called ""vieristä"", meaning cross, from the Orthodox custom of submerging a cross three times to bless water on this day. Today, in the Lutheran church, Epiphany is a day dedicated to a focus on missionary work in"
"star for the occasion to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem, and thus called Epiphany tart. The discerning English cook sometimes tried to use thirteen different coloured jams on the tart on this day for luck, creating a dessert with the appearance of stained glass. In the Eritrean Orthodox Church and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, the feast is known as ""Timkat"" and is celebrated on the day that the Gregorian calendar calls January 19, but on January 20 in years when Timket in the Ethiopian calendar falls on Gregorian September 12 (i.e. when the following February in the Gregorian calendar will"
"the festivities. Tarpon Springs has given itself the nickname Epiphany City. The celebration attracts Greek Americans from across the country, and the city's population is known to triple in size for that day. In Manitou Springs, Colorado, Epiphany is marked by the Great Fruitcake Toss. Fruitcakes are thrown, participants dress as kings, fools, etc., and competitions are held for the farthest throw, the most creative projectile device, etc. As with customs in other countries, the fruitcake toss is a sort of festive symbolic leave-taking of the Christmas holidays until next year, but with humorous twist, since fruitcake is considered with"
"with almond filling, is prepared with a black bean hidden inside. Whoever finds the bean in his or her piece is king or queen for the day. A more typically Dutch version is ""Koningenbrood"", or Kings' bread. Another Low Countries tradition on Epiphany is to open up doors and windows to let good luck in for the coming year. In Brazil, the day is called ""Dia dos Reis"" (The Day of Kings) and in the rest of Latin America ""Día de Reyes"" commemorating the arrival of the Magi to confirm Jesus as son of God. The night of January 5"
"""Tatlóngharì"". The Spanish name for the holiday has survived to the present in the Philippines as the masculine given name ""Epifanio"" (e.g. Epifanio de los Santos). Due to American influence, the position of the Three Kings as gift-givers has been supplanted by Santa Claus. In Poland, Epiphany, or ""Trzech Króli"" (Three Kings) is celebrated in grand fashion, with huge parades held welcoming the Wise Men, often riding on camels or other animals from the zoo, in Warsaw, Poznań and other cities. The Wise Men pass out sweets, children process in renaissance wear, carols are sung, and living nativity scenes are"
"Tiffany & Co., rather than the feast of Epiphany. People with this name include: Tiffany (name) Tiffany is an English form of the Greek Theophania. It was formerly often given to children born on the feast of Theophania, that is, Epiphany. The equivalent Greek male name is Theophanes (Θεοφάνης), commonly shortened to Phanis (Φάνης) and the female is Theophania (Θεοφανία) or Theophano (Θεοφανώ), colloquially Phani (Φανή). The name was popular in the US during the 1980s and early 1990s—between 1980 and 1991 the number of babies named Tiffany born each year exceeded 10,000, peaking at 18,361 in 1988. Its popularity"
"opportunity to remove them; failure to observe this custom is considered inauspicious. The word Epiphany is from Koine Greek ἐπιφάνεια, ""epipháneia"", meaning manifestation or appearance. It is derived from the verb φαίνειν, ""phainein"", meaning ""to appear."" In classical Greek it was used of the appearance of dawn, of an enemy in war, but especially of a manifestation of a deity to a worshiper (a theophany). In the Septuagint the word is used of a manifestation of the God of Israel (). In the New Testament the word is used in to refer either to the birth of Christ or to"
"and coloured banners stream out across the square from those around it. Inside, the church will have been decorated with garlands. After presenting their gifts and reverencing the altar and Nativity scene, the kings take special seats of honour and assist at the High Mass. The Saint Thomas Christians of Kerala State, Epiphany is known by its Syriac name ""Denha"". Saint Thomas Christians, like other Eastern Christians, celebrate ""Denha"" as a great feast to commemorate the Baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan. The liturgical season ""Denhakalam"" (""Weeks of Epiphany"") commemorates the second revelation at the Baptism and the subsequent"
"6. Traditionally, Eastern churches, following the Julian rather than the Gregorian calendar, have celebrated Epiphany (or Theophany) in conjunction with Christ's baptism by John the Baptist and celebrated it on January 19; however, other Eastern churches have adopted the Western Calendar and celebrate it on January 6. Some Protestant churches often celebrate Epiphany as a season, extending from the last day of Christmas until either Ash Wednesday, or the Feast of the Presentation on February 2. In more general terms, the phrase ""religious epiphany"" is used when a person realizes their faith, or when they are convinced that an event"
"Tiffany (name) Tiffany is an English form of the Greek Theophania. It was formerly often given to children born on the feast of Theophania, that is, Epiphany. The equivalent Greek male name is Theophanes (Θεοφάνης), commonly shortened to Phanis (Φάνης) and the female is Theophania (Θεοφανία) or Theophano (Θεοφανώ), colloquially Phani (Φανή). The name was popular in the US during the 1980s and early 1990s—between 1980 and 1991 the number of babies named Tiffany born each year exceeded 10,000, peaking at 18,361 in 1988. Its popularity is probably due to the 1961 movie ""Breakfast at Tiffany's"", alluding to the jeweler"
"(Epiphany) on the Greek calendar. December 25 and 26 is a public holiday in Greece. In Greek, Christmas is known as Christougena (Χριστούγεννα) and people wish Merry Christmas to each other saying Kala Christougenna (Καλά Χριστούγεννα). Most families set up Christmas trees and shops have decorations and lights. Presents are placed under the Christmas tree and are opened on January 1, St Basil's Day. In Greek tradition, Basil's (of Caesarea) name was given to Father Christmas and is supposed to visit children and give presents on January 1 (when Basil's memory is celebrated), unlike other European traditions, where this person"
"Pindi Perunnal Pindi Perunnal is the local name used in Thrissur region of Kerala State, India for the feast of Epiphany(Denha thirunnal) especially in and around Irinjalakuda and kunnamkulam. Denha (Epiphany) is an ancient and important feast of the Saint Thomas Christians. Saint Thomas Christians, like other Eastern Christians, celebrate Denha (Epiphany) as a great feast to commemorate the Baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan. The liturgical season Denhakalam (Weeks of Epiphany) commemorates the second revelation at the Baptism and the following public life of Jesus. Denha is celebrated on January 6 by Syro-Malabarians in two ways - Pindiperunnal"
"cold water to retrieve the cross, and whoever retrieves it is believed to be blessed during the whole year. These are very festive gatherings with lots of spectacles attending the sites. Special food jelly from pork and beef meat and bones called ""pacha"" (пача) or ""pivtii"" (пивтии) is prepared the day before, but served on the day after Epiphany, together with warm local brandy, rakija (ракија). Epiphany is a non-working day for the Orthodox believers in Macedonia. In Malta, Epiphany is commonly known as ""It-Tre Re"" (The Three Kings). Until the 1980s, January 6 was a public holiday, but today"
"enacted, all similar to celebrations in Italy or Spain, pointing to the country's Catholic heritage. Children may also dress in colors signifying Europe, Asia, and Africa (the supposed homes of the Wise Men) and at the end of the parade route, church leaders often preach on the spiritual significance of the Epiphany. In 2011, by an act of Parliament, Epiphany was restored as an official non-working national public holiday in Poland for the first time since it was cancelled under communism fifty years earlier. Poles though take small boxes containing chalk, a gold ring, incense and a piece of amber,"
"Epiphany in some parts of central Europe the priest, wearing white vestments, blesses Epiphany water, frankincense, gold, and chalk. The chalk is used to write the initials of the three magi over the doors of churches and homes. The letters stand for the initials of the Magi (traditionally named Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar), and also the phrase ""Christus mansionem benedicat"", which translates as ""may Christ bless the house"". According to ancient custom, the priest announced the date of Easter on the feast of Epiphany. This tradition dated from a time when calendars were not readily available, and the church needed"
"the feast is celebrated as Twelfth Night. The Monday after Epiphany is known as Plough Monday. Popular Epiphany customs include Epiphany singing, chalking the door, having one's house blessed, consuming Three Kings Cake, winter swimming, as well as attending church services. It is customary for Christians in many localities to remove their Christmas decorations on Epiphany Eve (Twelfth Night), although those in other Christian countries historically remove them on Candlemas, the conclusion of Epiphanytide. According to the first tradition, those who fail to remember to remove their Christmas decorations on Epiphany Eve must leave them untouched until Candlemas, the second"
"the Greek word 'epiphany' that means the manifestation of a deity or a sudden realisation. The term epiphany as a literary device has become popular among English speakers. Epiphany as a word is derived from the ancient Greek word ""epiphaneia"" ""manifestation, striking appearance, festival held in commemoration of the appearance of a god at some particular place."" It also has religious connotations in the early fourteenth century meaning ""festival of the manifestation of Christ to the gentiles"" and in the New Testament meaning an ""advent manifestation of Christ."" Christians denoted from epiphany the meaning of a ""visible manifestation of a"
"corner apple cakes are eaten on this day, and as in other countries, star singing, visiting and house blessings have long been popular. Epiphany, celebrated on January 6, is the feast for the Roman Church that commemorates the visit of the Wise Men, the magi. However, in the Maronite Church, in accordance with the ancient tradition, it represents the public announcement of Jesus’ mission when he was baptized in the Jordan by John the Forerunner, also known as ""John the Baptist"". On the occasion, Lebanese Christians pray for their deceased. It is celebrated by attending church most often to the"
"Befana In Italian folklore, Befana () is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve (the night of January 5) in a similar way to St Nicholas or Santa Claus. A popular belief is that her name derives from the Feast of Epiphany or in Catholic ""La Festa dell'Epifania"". ""Epifania"" is a Latin word with Greek origins meaning ""manifestation (of the divinity)."" Some suggest that Befana is descended from the Sabine/Roman goddess named Strenia. In popular folklore Befana visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill"
"or to a family which had recently come to live in the district and songs sung outside the house door. Those inside the house would recite or sing special verses, to be answered by the revelers outside. Another Welsh custom associated with Epiphany was the Hunting of the Wren. A group of young men would go out into the countryside to capture a wren (the smallest bird in the British Isles after the goldcrest/firecrest). The bird would then be placed in a small, decorated cage and carried around from house to house and shown in exchange for money or gifts"
"applied to New Year's Day, also known as , or , while Epiphany is known as , the feast-day of the Kings. The Transalpine Redemptorists who live on Papa Stronsay celebrate 'Little Christmas' on the twenty-fifth day of every month, except for December, when the twenty-fifth day is celebrated as Christmas Day. In some parts of England, such as Lancashire, this day is also known as Little Christmas. In the Isle of Man, New Year's Day on 1 January was formerly called in Manx, or ""Little Christmas Day"", while 6 January was referred to as ""Old Christmas Day"". The name"
"the name Befana is derived from the Italians' mispronunciation of the Greek word ""epifania"" or ""epiphaneia"" (Greek, επιφάνεια = appearance, surface, English: epiphany). Others point to the name being a derivative of Bastrina, the gifts associated with the goddess Strina. In the book ""Domestic Life in Palestine"", by Mary E. Rogers (Poe & Hitchcock, 1865) the author notes: A theory connects the tradition of exchanging gifts to an ancient Roman festivity in honour of Ianus and Strenia (in Italian a Christmas gift used to be called ""strenna""), celebrated at the beginning of the year, when Romans used to give each"
"public life of Jesus. ""Denha"" is celebrated on January 6 by the Syro-Malabar Church, the largest Church of the Thomas Christians, in two ways – ""Pindiperunnal"" (""Plantain trunk feast"") and ""Rakkuliperunal"" (""Feast with a night bath""). The Irish call Epiphany the Feast of the Epiphany or traditionally Little Christmas or ""Women's Christmas"" (Irish: ""Nollaig na mBan""). On the feast of the Three Kings, women traditionally rested and celebrated for themselves after the cooking and work of the Christmas holidays. The custom was for women to gather on this day for a special meal, but on the occasion of Epiphany accompanied"
"next year's ' or Epiphany party. In Galicia and Argentina, there is a similar tradition of eating the ' on January 6, although no figurine is included. A similar version of the pastry with whole eggs baked on top is served on Easter as '. In some places, the "" is replaced by , also baked with trinkets inside. In northern France, a similar pastry known as a "" (made with puff pastry and almond cream) is eaten on Epiphany, and in the US, the formerly French and Spanish city of New Orleans continues this tradition later into the year"
"with salt water to cleanse it and renew its sacred powers. Celebrations in Guadeloupe have a different feel from elsewhere in the world. Epiphany here does not mean the last day of Christmas celebrations, but rather the first day of ""Kannaval"" (Carnival), which lasts until the evening before Ash Wednesday. Carnival in turn ends with the ""grand brilé Vaval"", the burning of Vaval, the king of the ""Kannaval"", amidst the cries and wails of the crowd. In parts of southern India, Epiphany is called the Three Kings Festival and is celebrated in front of the local church like a fair."
"Denha Denha or the Season of Epiphany is the second liturgical season in the East Syriac Rite. Weeks of Epiphany begins on the Sunday closer to the feast of Epiphany and runs to the beginning of Great Fast. The word Denha in Syriac means sunrise. During the period the faithful meditates on the manifestation of Holy trinity and revelation of Christ the light of the world. Baptism in Jordan was the first historical event when the Holy Trinity is revealed to humans in the humanity of Jesus Christ. During the season church celebrate the feasts of Saints in connection with"
"from St. Mary's forane Church of Kalparamb, where plantain were errected on road sides and illuminated with oil lamps and torch lights to lead way for the arrow procession. Pindi Perunnal Pindi Perunnal is the local name used in Thrissur region of Kerala State, India for the feast of Epiphany(Denha thirunnal) especially in and around Irinjalakuda and kunnamkulam. Denha (Epiphany) is an ancient and important feast of the Saint Thomas Christians. Saint Thomas Christians, like other Eastern Christians, celebrate Denha (Epiphany) as a great feast to commemorate the Baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan. The liturgical season Denhakalam (Weeks"
"Little Christmas Little Christmas () is one of the traditional names in Ireland for 6 January, which is also known in other parts of the world as the Feast of the Epiphany. By the fourth century, the churches of the eastern Roman Empire were celebrating Christmas on 6 January and those of the western Roman Empire were celebrating it on 25 December. It is the traditional end of the Christmas season and until 2013 was the last day of the Christmas holidays for both primary and secondary schools in Ireland. In the Scottish Highlands the term ""Little Christmas"" () is"
"any other good things left in the house from Christmas are devoured. Lastly, there is a German rhyme saying, or ""Bauernregel"", that goes ""Ist's bis Dreikönigs kein Winter, kommt keiner dahinter"" meaning ""If there hasn't been any Winter (weather) until Epiphany, none is coming afterward."" Another of these ""Bauernregel"", (German farmer's rules) for Epiphany states: ""Dreikönigsabend hell und klar, verspricht ein gutes Weinjahr"" or ""If the eve of Epiphany is bright and clear, it foretells a good wine year."" In Greece, Cyprus and the Greek diaspora throughout the world, the feast is called the Theophany, or colloquially ""Phōta"" (, ""Lights"")."
"there; Donald N. Levine describes a typical celebration of the early 1960s: Timkat Timkat ( ""T’imik’et"", literally ""Baptism""; also spelled ""Timqat"") is the Orthodox Tewahedo celebration of Epiphany. It is celebrated on January 19th (or 20th in a leap year), corresponding to the 10th day of Terr in the Ethiopian calendar. Timkat celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. This festival is best known for its ritual reenactment of baptism (similar to such reenactments performed by numerous Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land when they visit the Jordan). During the ceremonies of Timkat, the Tabot, a model of"
"European king cake custom. Tarpon Springs, Florida is known for elaborate religious ceremonies related to the Greek Orthodox Church, the most notable being the Epiphany celebration. The Metropolitan of Atlanta usually presides over the blessings, sometimes joined by the Archbishop of America. The blessings conclude with the ceremonial throwing of a wooden cross into the city's Spring Bayou, and boys ages 16 to 18 diving in to retrieve it. Whoever recovers the cross is said to be blessed for a full year. Following the blessings, the celebration moves to the Sponge Docks where food and music are made part of"