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This day is also known as the Epiphanie (Epiphany, from the Greek word which means manifestation). On this special day, French people eat âla galette des roisâ (KingÂ´s cake). This tradition has its root from the Middle age and was known by Louis XIV (who was not necessarily the King of the day on the 6 th January.
Epiphany is a Greek word that means manifestation, appearance, or showing forth. Historically, Epiphany began in the eastern Church as the celebration of the nativity of Jesus Christ. As the celebration of Christmas spread eastward, Epiphany changed to its present meaning.It is ironic that in years when Chanukah overlaps Christmastide, that Epiphany is so close to Chanukah.n the Western churches (Protestants, Catholics, and Anglicans) Epiphany commemorates the âadorationâ of the Christ Child by the Magi as they presented their gifts, thereby ârevealingâ Jesus to the world as Lord and King. The preceding evening is sometimes called the âTwelfth Nightâ being the 12th Day of Christmas.