Epiphany (Greek for "to manifest" or "to show"), is a Christian feast day which celebrates the revelation of God in human form in the person of Jesus Christ.Epiphany falls on January 6 or, if celebrated on a Sunday, on the first Sunday after New Year's Day. Western Christians commemorate the visitation of the Biblical Magi to the child Jesus on this day, i.e., his manifestation to the Gentiles. Eastern Christians commemorate the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, his manifestation to the world as the Son of God.
In Spain, Filipinas (Philippines) , and some Latin American countries Epiphany day is called El Día de los Reyes (The Day of the Kings).
It is also called Theophany, especially by Eastern Christians.
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