Epiphany Basics
The date in January Epiphany is celebrated on.
January 6th
In which country is the evening of the Epiphany called, szczordry wieczor, meaning bountiful or plentiful evening?
Poland
This symbol is often used to represent the journey of the three kings.
Star
The Magi are often referred to by this other name starting with 'W'.
Wise Men
How many days of Christmas are there?
12
Epiphany marks the visit of three men to baby Jesus.
Three Wise Men
Three Magi
In Italy, this jolly old woman is said to deliver gifts on Epiphany.
Befana
This crown shape is often found on top of Rosca de Reyes bread.
Crown
The Magi are traditionally said to have traveled from this direction to reach Jesus.
East
What does the gold represent?
Jesus' Royal Standing
This star guided the wise men to Bethlehem
Star of Bethlehem
In Mexico, this traditional ring-shaped bread is eaten on Epiphany.
Rosca de Reyes
This plant, often associated with Christmas, is also a symbol of Epiphany due to its symbolic gifts.
Tree
This Christian King commissioned the mosaic of the Three Magi in Sant’Apollinare Nuovo.
King Theodoric
What does Epiphany mean?
Manifestation
The name of all three wise men
Caspar, Melchior, Balthasar
In which country is the celebration of the night before Epiphany known as the Twelfth Night?
England
These colors, gold, frankincense, and myrrh, symbolize kingship, deity, and death, respectively.
gold, white, and purple
According to tradition, the Magi's journey followed this travel method.
By Camel
What did Rome originally celebrate on Jan. 6th before the Feast of the Epiphany?
Feast of the Nativity.
The symbolic gifts the wise men brought to baby Jesus
Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh
In which country do women get to rest and celebrate for themselves on the Feast of Epiphany?
Ireland
This incense, one of the gifts of the Magi, symbolizes prayer ascending to heaven.
Frankincense
This figure in the Bible attempted to use the Magi to find newborn Jesus, intending him harm.
King Herod
What is the Epiphany an affirmation of?
Universal Salvation