January 6 – The Epiphany Celebration

The Epiphany Celebration is Today!

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HOW TO CELEBRATE EPIPHANY

•   Bless your home with Epiphany chalk.
•   Take down your Christmas decorations today!  Get organized.
•   Decorate for Epiphany too!
•   Make a Feast for the Three Kings.
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It’s often celebrated on January 6th and it marks the end of the twelve days of Christmas.  The Epiphany Celebration symbolizes the arrival of the Three Wise Men to Bethlehem, which signified that Jesus was born and his path was known. Traditionally, it’s associated with kingship, so celebrations might include dressing up in crowns or wearing garments worthy of royalty.

On this day, we commemorate the events around Jesus’ birth, such as the visitation from the Magi who brought gifts as symbols of adoration and reverence. Epiphany is one of those special occasions you never forget – so come join in and get your celebration on!

HISTORY OF THE EPIPHANY CELEBRATION

The Epiphany Celebration originates from Greek “epiphainen” meaning “to manifest.” Although its roots are steeped in religious history and traditions, it can still be celebrated in other fun and meaningful ways today. Many cultures around the world enjoy the Epiphany Celebration as a recognition for the wise men arriving at Baby Jesus’s nativity scene. In more recent times, many areas have adapted the tradition to also honor their own special local events or figures.

The Epiphany Celebration can be a great way to come together with friends and family both old and new, focusing on fun activities like storytelling, creative treats, and festive lights which all act as reminders that no matter your beliefs or backgrounds, you can still share meaningful moments full of joy!

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE EPIPHANY

1. Attend a Church Service: Participate in a special Epiphany mass or service to honor the holiday’s religious significance.
2. Bake a King Cake: Prepare and enjoy a traditional King Cake, often with a small trinket hidden inside.
3. Host a Three Kings Party: Celebrate with a themed party that includes costumes, decorations, and foods representing the Three Wise Men.
4. Bless Your Home: Perform a home blessing ritual, often using chalk to mark the year and the initials of the Three Kings above the door.
5. Craft a Star Lantern: Make and decorate star-shaped lanterns to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem.
6. Reenact the Journey of the Magi: Organize a small play or tableau depicting the journey of the Three Wise Men.
7. Read the Epiphany Story: Share the biblical story of the Epiphany with family or friends.
8. Make Epiphany Crowns: Create paper or cardboard crowns to wear, symbolizing the crowns of the Three Kings.
9. Sing Epiphany Carols: Gather and sing traditional songs and carols related to the Epiphany.
10. Prepare a Special Feast: Cook a festive meal featuring dishes from various cultures that celebrate the Epiphany.
11. Light Candles: Light candles in your home to represent the light of the Star of Bethlehem.
12. Give Gifts: Exchange small gifts with loved ones to remember the gifts given by the Magi to Jesus.
13. Create Epiphany Decorations: Decorate your home with stars, crowns, and other Epiphany symbols.
14. Organize a Charitable Activity: Perform an act of charity or service to embody the spirit of giving associated with the Magi.
15. Make a Nativity Scene: Set up or craft a nativity scene with special emphasis on the figures of the Three Wise Men.
16. Attend an Epiphany Parade: Participate in or watch a local Epiphany parade, if available.
17. Have a Star Gazing Night: Spend the evening observing the stars, reflecting on the Star of Bethlehem.
18. Cook Traditional Foods: Prepare and share traditional Epiphany foods from various cultures, such as Rosca de Reyes or Galette des Rois.
19. Create Star-Themed Crafts: Make star-shaped crafts like ornaments or decorations to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem.
20. Write Reflections: Spend time writing reflections or journaling about the significance of the Epiphany.
21. Host a Storytelling Session: Share stories or legends about the Epiphany and the Three Kings with family and friends.
22. Make an Epiphany Calendar: Create a special calendar to count down to the Epiphany, with daily reflections or small activities.
23. Perform a Dance: Learn and perform a traditional dance associated with the Epiphany celebration.
24. Organize a Star Hunt: Plan a scavenger hunt with star-themed clues and treasures for children.
25. Watch a Related Film: View a movie or documentary that tells the story of the Epiphany or explores its cultural significance.
26. King’s Cake Hide-and-Seek: Hide a small figurine or trinket inside a King’s Cake, and whoever finds it in their slice wins a prize.
27. Three Kings Relay Race: Organize a relay race where participants carry small gifts, representing the gifts of the Magi, to a designated finish line.
28. Star Pinata: Create a star-shaped pinata filled with treats and small prizes for children to break open.
29. Epiphany Trivia: Play a trivia game with questions related to the Epiphany, the Three Kings, and related traditions.
30. Star Scavenger Hunt: Hide star-shaped items around the house or yard for participants to find, symbolizing the Star of Bethlehem.
31. Three Kings Bean Bag Toss: Set up a bean bag toss game with targets representing the Three Kings, and award points for hitting each target.
32. Crown Making Contest: Have a contest to see who can make the most creative and elaborate crown using craft supplies.
33. Epiphany Bingo: Create bingo cards with Epiphany-themed words or images, and play a few rounds with family and friends.
34. Wise Men Charades: Act out scenes or characters from the Epiphany story in a game of charades.
35. Gift Guessing Game: Wrap small items representing the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, and have participants guess what’s inside.
36. Epiphany Pictionary: Draw Epiphany-related words or phrases while others guess what they are.
37. Three Kings Sack Race: Organize a sack race where participants hop to the finish line, symbolizing the journey of the Magi.
38. Star Maze: Create a maze or obstacle course with a star theme for participants to navigate.
39. Nativity Scene Puzzle: Make or buy a puzzle depicting the nativity scene and have a timed contest to see who can complete it the fastest.
40. Pin the Star on the Stable: A variation of pin the tail on the donkey, where players try to place a star sticker on a picture of the stable.
41. Three Kings Treasure Hunt: Create a treasure hunt with clues leading to small gifts or treasures hidden around the house.
42. Epiphany Memory Game: Make a matching game with cards featuring Epiphany symbols and characters.
43. Gift Wrapping Race: See who can wrap a small gift the quickest and most neatly.
44. Star Painting Contest: Have a painting or drawing contest where participants create their own version of the Star of Bethlehem.
45. Epiphany Storytelling Circle: Take turns telling parts of the Epiphany story, with each person adding their own creative twist.
46. Musical Crowns: A variation of musical chairs, but with crowns placed in a circle instead of chairs.
47. Guess the Scent: Use spices like frankincense and myrrh for a scent guessing game.
48. Three Kings Role Play: Dress up as the Three Kings and reenact their journey, complete with props and small gifts.
49. Star Origami Challenge: Teach and see who can make the best origami stars.
50. Epiphany Word Search: Create a word search puzzle with Epiphany-themed words for everyone to solve.
51. Epiphany Star Lanterns: Craft star-shaped lanterns using colored paper and LED lights to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem.
52. King’s Crown: Make decorative crowns with cardboard, glitter, and jewels to represent the crowns of the Three Kings.
53. Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh Jars: Create small jars filled with gold glitter, frankincense-scented oil, and myrrh resin to represent the gifts of the Magi.
54. Epiphany Garland: String together stars, crowns, and nativity scene cutouts to make a festive garland.
55. Three Kings Puppets: Use felt, fabric, and craft sticks to create puppets of the Three Wise Men.
56. Nativity Scene Diorama: Build a small nativity scene using a shoebox, clay, and paint.
57. Star Ornaments: Make star-shaped ornaments using salt dough, paint, and ribbon.
58. Candle Holders: Decorate glass jars with paint and glitter to create candle holders that light up the home.
59. Epiphany Storybook: Create a handmade book with illustrations and text telling the story of the Epiphany.
60. Epiphany Wreath: Make a wreath with evergreen branches, stars, and ribbon to hang on your door.
61. Journey of the Magi Map: Draw or paint a map depicting the journey of the Three Kings to Bethlehem.
62. Star Mobiles: Craft a mobile with hanging stars and planets to represent the night sky.
63. Gift Boxes: Decorate small boxes to look like the gifts brought by the Three Kings.
64. Crown Cookies: Bake and decorate cookies in the shape of crowns using icing and edible jewels.
65. Epiphany Table Centerpiece: Create a centerpiece for your table with candles, stars, and figurines of the Magi.
66. Three Kings Banners: Make banners with images of the Three Kings to hang on your walls.
67. Star Stained Glass: Use tissue paper and clear contact paper to make faux stained glass stars.
68. Epiphany Advent Calendar: Create a calendar counting down to Epiphany with small gifts or messages for each day.
69. Story Stones: Paint stones with images from the Epiphany story to use as storytelling props.
70. Epiphany Candles: Decorate candles with gold paint and ribbon to use during your celebrations.
71. Wise Men Silhouettes: Cut out and frame silhouettes of the Three Kings to display in your home.
72. Epiphany Prayer Jar: Decorate a jar to hold written prayers or wishes related to the Epiphany.
73. Star Suncatchers: Use melted beads or plastic to create colorful star suncatchers to hang in your windows.
74. Epiphany Crosses: Make crosses from twigs or sticks, decorated with yarn and beads.
75. Golden Star Tree Topper: Craft a large star from cardboard and gold paint to place atop your Christmas tree.
76. King’s Cake: A traditional sweet bread often with a hidden trinket inside, symbolizing the search for the Christ child.
77. Galette des Rois: A French puff pastry cake filled with almond cream, often containing a hidden figurine.
78. Three Kings Bread: A round, sweet bread decorated with candied fruits and almonds to resemble a crown.
79. Epiphany Tart: A fruit tart arranged to look like the Star of Bethlehem, using fruits like apples, pears, and berries.
80. Crown Cookies: Sugar cookies cut into crown shapes and decorated with colorful icing and edible pearls.
81. Spiced Hot Chocolate: Rich hot chocolate infused with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, reminiscent of the exotic gifts of the Magi.
82. Star-Shaped Sandwiches: Finger sandwiches cut into star shapes, perfect for a festive snack.
83. Honey Cake: A moist and fragrant cake made with honey and spices, symbolizing the sweetness of the Epiphany.
84. Roast Lamb: A savory and traditional main dish, often served with rosemary and garlic.
85. Epiphany Punch: A festive punch made with sparkling water, fruit juice, and fresh fruits.
86. Gold Coin Cookies: Round, golden cookies to represent the gift of gold given by the Magi.
87. Epiphany Soup: A hearty vegetable and barley soup, perfect for a winter celebration.
88. Date and Fig Cake: A rich cake made with dates and figs, representing the ancient trade goods of the Magi.
89. Star Bread: A pull-apart bread shaped like a star and filled with sweet or savory ingredients.
90. Golden Rice Pilaf: Rice cooked with saffron and raisins, symbolizing the luxurious gifts of the Magi.
91. Three Kings Stew: A savory stew made with beef, root vegetables, and spices.
92. Epiphany Salad: A colorful salad with pomegranate seeds, citrus fruits, and a honey vinaigrette.
93. Magi’s Fruitcake: A dense fruitcake filled with dried fruits and nuts, representing the bounty of the Magi.
94. Starry Night Pizza: A pizza with toppings arranged to resemble a night sky full of stars.
95. Epiphany Muffins: Muffins with a surprise filling, such as fruit or chocolate, symbolizing the hidden treasures of the Epiphany.
96. Cinnamon Stars: Cinnamon-flavored cookies cut into star shapes, glazed with icing.
97. Stuffed Bell Peppers: Bell peppers stuffed with a savory rice and meat filling, representing the gifts of the Magi.
98. Epiphany Biscuits: Sweet biscuits flavored with spices and decorated with icing and edible gold dust.
99. Royal Hot Toddy: A warm drink made with hot water, honey, lemon, and a splash of whiskey, perfect for a cold winter’s night.
100. Fruit and Nut Bars: Bars made with dried fruits, nuts, and honey, symbolizing the richness of the Epiphany.

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