Epiphany season season of Epiphany when the Transfiguration of our Lord is celebrated; and green, reminiscent of living plants and suggests spiritual growth. Green is used in the season of Epiphany beginning with the second week after the Epiphany until the week before the Transfiguration of our Lord is celebrated. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America used the terms "Time after Epiphany" to describe this period. The expression with "after" has been interpreted as making the period in question correspond to that of Ordinary Time. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) states that neither Epiphany nor Pentecost are seasons, and that it is a
Epiphany (holiday) swords) in two opposing lines. It is a tradition too in Portugal for people to gather in small groups and to go from house to house to sing the "Reis" (meaning "Kings") which are traditional songs about the life of Jesus. The singers also bring greetings to the owners of the house. After singing for a while outside, they are invited in, and the owners of the house offer them sweets, liqueurs, and other Epiphany delicacies. These "Reis" usually begin on Epiphany eve and last until January 20. In Puerto Rico, Epiphany is an important festive holiday, and is commonly