So, what is it – and why is it tied so tightly to the festive season? Twelfth Night is the night before Epiphany – meaning it usually falls on January 5. Epiphany, also known as the Feast of ...

The evening before Epiphany is known as Twelfth Night, while the time period from Dec. 25 through Jan. 6 is known as the Twelve Days of Christmas, with the 6th being a “13th” day in some ...

In the Christian tradition, Twelfth Night is also known as the Epiphany. On this day, believers celebrate the Magi, aka the three kings, visiting baby Jesus with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

While for some this may simply be an easy schedule to follow, for Christians it’s about recognising the festival of Twelfth Night, followed by Epiphany. The 12 days of Christmas began on ...

So, what is it – and why is it tied so tightly to the festive season? Twelfth Night is the night before Epiphany – meaning it usually falls on January 5. Epiphany, also known as the Feast of the Three ...