The Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, is on Sunday, Jan. 5, or Monday, Jan. 6, ... With Jesus and the three wise men being the focal point of Epiphany, many celebrations recognize these figures.

It recalls the visit of three Magi, or wise men, to the infant Jesus, and their sense of wonder at the encounter. It is the 12th day after Christmas and closes the Christmas season.

You might know Three Kings Day as Epiphany, Little Christmas or Theopany. Whichever name you use, here's what you need to know about the holiday.

With Jesus and the three wise men being the focal point of Epiphany, many celebrations recognize these figures. The Gospel of Matthew said the three kings followed a star to Bethlehem and gave ...

This is why you might hear people say they've had an epiphany, when they've just realised something. It has been celebrated in Europe since the 4th century, associated with the Magi or three Wise Men.

It recalls the visit of three Magi, or wise men, to the infant Jesus, and their sense of wonder at the encounter. It is the 12th day after Christmas and closes the Christmas season.

While for most Americans, the holiday season closes out with the New Year, many other cultures continue celebrating through the first week of January. Three Kings Day, or Epiphany, is celebrated ...

With Jesus and the three wise men being the focal point of Epiphany, many celebrations recognize these figures. The star that guides the three wise men to Christ also symbolizes Epiphany, as do ...

While for most Americans, the holiday season closes out with the New Year, many other cultures continue celebrating through the first week of January. Three Kings Day, or Epiphany, is celebrated ...

Epiphany, the 12th night of Christmas, marks the day the three wise men visited baby Jesus. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File) Greeks celebrate Epiphany with blessing of the waters ceremonies across ...

It recalls the visit of three Magi, or wise men, to the infant Jesus, and their sense of wonder at the encounter. It is the 12th day after Christmas and closes the Christmas season.