Jan. 6 Is Important Because It’s Epiphany, Not The Solemn Anniversary Of A Fake Insurrection

Today As one voice, the entire corporate media and the left-wing blue checks of the news media must speak together Twitter They will wilt, tear their clothes, and bemoan the second anniversary of the worst day in history. American History since the attack Pearl Harbor: “insurrection” This is Jan. 6, Trump His bigoted minions nearly destroyed American democracy.

This If you pay attention, that is all you will hear today. Don’t listen to them. The Only reason Jan. 6 is important, this year or any year, is because it’s the feast of EpiphanyThe day Christians The revelation of the savior is celebrated worldwide Jesus Christ As God incarnate.

Epiphany What does it mean? “manifestation,” And in the Roman Catholic Mass It is commemorated by a celebration of the triple manifestation. Christ: From the first to the last Magi Or Three Wise MenThe, who represent the Gentiles; then at a baptism of ChristWhen a voice from heaven spoke, “This is my beloved Son”; and, finally, at the wedding dinner CanaWhen? Jesus Changed the water into wine

For centuries, Christians Marked EpiphanySometimes called Three Kings’ DayThere are many rituals, feasting, and merrymaking that can be found in this area. It’s the day when the faithful will chalk their doors Include the letters “C,” “M,” “B,” The initials of the three Magi (Caspar, Melchior, Balthazar), or Christus mansionem benedicat (“May Christ bless this house”), or simply “IIIK” To represent the three kings.

There’s a lovely medieval European Epiphany Tradition calls three kings cake galette des roisWhen a small amount of money is needed, fève A trinket or figurine that symbolizes the symbolism of the Christ ChildThis is hidden in a pie or cake. Pieces Randomly, the pieces of the cake will be distributed and the winner will be the one who takes home the piece. fève Is crowned “king” Or “queen” A paper crown was presented to the recipient. Finding The fève This sign is believed to be auspicious and will bring you good luck in the next year. (In LouisianaThe tradition of galette des rois It comes with a twist: If you’re crowned king or queen, you’re responsible for making next year’s cake or hosting the next Mardi Gras party.)

The Eve This is Epiphany It is known as Twelfth NightThis is the traditional time when Christians They would be taken down Christmas Decorations and host a party. Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” It is possible that the commission was part of these celebrations. Indeed, its first public performance in 1602 was recorded on. CandlemasThis marks the formal end to Epiphanytide.

There There are many more Epiphany Traditions, such as winter swimming Epiphany Singing (which is like) Christmas Caroling is not permitted unless the children are dressed as the Magi Carrying a giant star) and, of course, attending Mass Or divine liturgy.

I mention all this only to say that most likely you won’t hear about Epiphany today — and, unless you’re a tradition-minded ChristianUnfortunately, they won’t be able to participate in any of this. Corporate Instead, media outlets and talk heads will spend the day clutching the pearls in feigned dismay and outrage over the situation. Jan. 6 Riot in 2021 at U.S. Capitol. Why? Because They want to remember it as an additional memory. Pearl Harbor Or

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