Epiphany (holiday) them almonds, dried figs, nuts, cookies or other good things that they have at home. In Spain and some Latin American countries, Epiphany day is called "El Día de los Reyes" i.e., the day when a group of Kings or Magi, as related in the second chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, arrived to worship and bring three gifts to the baby Jesus after following a star in the heavens. This day is sometimes known as the "Día de los Tres Reyes Magos" (The day of the Three Royal Magi) or "La Pascua de los Negros" (Holy Day of the
Epiphany (holiday) corner apple cakes are eaten on this day, and as in other countries, star singing, visiting and house blessings have long been popular. Epiphany, celebrated on January 6, is the feast for the Roman Church that commemorates the visit of the Wise Men, the magi. However, in the Maronite Church, in accordance with the ancient tradition, it represents the public announcement of Jesus’ mission when he was baptized in the Jordan by John the Forerunner, also known as "John the Baptist". On the occasion, Lebanese Christians pray for their deceased. It is celebrated by attending church most often to the