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Category Archives: Epiphany
La Befana: Ancient Goddess, Santa’s Precursor, or Christmas Witch?
I was hooked the first time I heard about her: La Befana, the “Christmas Witch.” The first figure I saw of her while traveling in Italy was an elderly “nonna” (grandmother) who was dressed in peasant clothing with a kerchief … Continue reading
The Magi’s Blessing: Chalking the Door
I came across a wonderful tradition which I will have to research further to learn a little more about it’s origins. According to Pagan Christmas, “Even today, priests go from house to house in the Black Forest on January 6, … Continue reading
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Tagged Balthazar, Caspar, chalk the door, chalking the door, Epiphany, Magi, Melchior
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Time Keeps On Ticking
People mark time in different ways. Some of us carry a physical calendar with us to keep track of events and appointments. Others use a virtual one on our cell phones. Some have four seasons and all the delightful changes … Continue reading
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Myrrh: From Birth to Death and Everything In-Between
On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. [Matthew 2:11, NRSV] When most people … Continue reading