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Epiphany (holiday)
Epiphany, also known as Theophany in Eastern Christian tradition, is a Christian feast day commemorating the visit of the Magi, the baptism of Jesus, and the wedding at Cana.
Massacre of the Innocents
narrative from the Gospel of Matthew
Boxing Day
Boxing Day, also known as Offering Day, is a holiday celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas Day. Boxing Day was once a day to donate gifts to those in need, but it has evolved to become a part of Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. The attached bank holiday or public holiday may take place on 27 or 28 December if necessary to ensure it falls on a weekday. Boxing Day is usually concurrent with the Christian festival Saint Stephen's Day.
Saint Stephen's Day
holiday occurring on 26 December
Twelfth Night
Christian festival on the last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
feast day in the Roman Catholic Church
Twelve Days of Christmas
holiday spanning December 25th to January 5th
Christmastide
A nativity scene and a [[Christmas tree, two popular decorations displayed by Christians during Christmastide|thumb|200px]] thumb|Adoration of the Shepherds by Dutch painter Matthias Stomer, 1632 Christmastide, also known as the Christmas season, Christmastime, Christide, is a season of the liturgical year in most Christian churches.
World Day of Peace
feast day of the Catholic Church
Cavalcade of Magi
Christmas tradition
Feast of the Circumcision of Christ
Christian celebration
Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus
feast of the liturgical year celebrated by a number of Christian denominations
Chalking the door
Christian tradition of blessing one's home. Also a former Scottish notification to tenants that they must vacate.
Baptism of the Lord
feast day commemorating the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by John the Baptist