One such celebration is Epiphany - the celebration of the day when the wise men worshipped the young Jesus. It is a beautiful story with deep meaning. I am indebted to the Internet sources from which the following information is taken. In the Methodist tradition, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6, or the first Sunday of January. In some Central and South American countries influenced by Catholic tradition, Three Kings Day, or the night before, is the time for opening Christmas presents.
Tradition holds that the wise men numbered three.
The Bible, of course, does not specify a number. It lasts until Ash Wednesday. So let s put the excitement and pageantry of Epiphany back in our church calendar. Then we can join once again with the wise men in worship of Jesus, and remembrance that He came to make salvation available to every one of us.