CATHOLIC TRADITIONS for EPIPHANY

[@scottishgirl1100]

I am actually getting confirmed this weekend!!

[@ACatholicMomsLife]

I am so excited for you!!!

[@elizabeth.annrose]

Congratulations! I was confirmed last year at the Easter Vigil. Welcome home!

[@ronaldosa23]

Hi !! Confirmed = chrism ?

[@kitypossum]

Congratulations. God Bless.

[@monicageller226]

Thank you for spreading our beautiful Catholic traditions! You pretty much described most of our family’s traditions. I’m Mexican so día de Reyes is a big deal for us.

[@AdeleD93]

Yes! I’m from Louisiana and king cake is a huge part of celebrating the epiphany!

[@cinthyar7652]

Thank you for these great ideas :) My family is from Mexico and growing up we would put our shoes by the door the night before and the Wise Men would leave us a goody bag filled with peanuts, animal crackers, candy, and money. We also would cut the "rosca de reyes" with a baby inside or several depending on the size of the rosca (similar to the King's cake). Whoever gets the baby makes tamales and hosts a dinner for Candlemas (Feb 2). I have continued this tradition with my kids and they love it!

[@elisabethdemling913]

In German catholic school I was tought that the. C+M+B above the door stands for the latin blesssing "Christus mansionem benedicat" meaning "May Christ bless this house". Either way, I like both explanations.

[@marley8560]

Awesome! Thank you for spreading Catholic teaching and traditions. We faithful Catholics need to LIVE the Catholic life, everyday. God bless you and your family.

[@LenaSheppard]

Thanks for sharing this. I've never done the writing above the door but we always have a crucifix above the main door. I appreciate you being here !

[@ACatholicMomsLife]

You are so welcome! I’m so glad you are here!

[@kathrynfegan8233]

Thanks Heather for some lovely ideas for Epiphany. I once was in Spain for Epiphany and we were in a outdoor restaurant and there was a procession with the three wise men throwing chocolate coins to the children and playing music! It was so much fun. X🎉

[@monicag.k.tambajong]

If I remember correctly, the CMB also stands for Christus Mansionem Benedicat (Christ Blesses This House)

[@murielorsborn3510]

Thanks Heather for such lovely ideas I don’t think we do them in England but I shall be doing it very grateful Happy New Year to you and your lovely Family God bless greetings from United Kingdom ❤️🙏🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@fernandaoliveira2895]

Thank you, you inspire me to be a better Catholic grand-mother. Here in Portugal we eat "bolo-rei" (king's day cake) on epiphany. It is a candied, colorful, crown shaped, leavened dough cake. And as I make a gingerbread house for Christmas time, on kings day our children come, break and eat of it; They take what they don't eat to their homes; they like this activity so much. God bless you. ❤

[@JaniceWEst-t4j]

Love your explanation of our catholic traditions. Please continue to bring these days to light throughout the years so we can al live liturgically along with you this year. god bless you and your sweet family.

[@arlenevillanueva7585]

Here in Puerto Rico 3 Kings day is a Holiday and a big celebration. I am Catholic and we go to Mass. The wise men actually go and give out candy to the kids. Thanks for all of these great ideas. I didn't know there was a special blessing on that day. 🐪 Kids also cut grass the night before for the camels.👑 They wake up to some gifts too. 🎁

[@ACatholicMomsLife]

Such great traditions! Thank you for sharing!

[@arlenevillanueva7585]

@@ACatholicMomsLife you're welcome!

[@gTimber1930]

God Bless the Catholic Mom!

[@sarimjimenez6519]

Epiphany or "Día de los reyes magos" is huge in México. We eat a cake similar to the one you showed us, Mrs. Johnson, we called it "rosca de reyes". The person who finds the baby Jesús figurine becames his godfather or godmother. The most magical thing of "Día de reyes" is that children get toys or presents from the Three Wise Men on january 5th night, who bring the gifts to keep honoring baby Jesús. It's a magical moment for both kids and adults.

[@AnnetteMcDonald-i7o]

I really love your channel. Please pray for me and my 3 children-my son has complex special needs and my 2 daughters are going to different countries for work etc. I am nervous and excited for them. You look amazing how do you do all that you have to do and still look great? I'm sure God and your wonderful husband is the answer. Happy New Year God Bless you and your beautiful family ❤

[@maryfrey]

My daughter was born on January 6, 1985. Even though she is grown, I still keep my tradition every year of giving her a birthday gift that has to do with the Epiphany. This is an almost 40-year tradition now, and she enjoys it. Happy new year to you and your family! ❤

[@Gudregerar7]

Oh! Would you like to give examples on gifts you have given her? 😍

[@lvlc5]

CUTE IDEAS! In Puerto Rico, we celebrate with a shoebox full of tall grass and a deep plate with water for the camels. Then put gifts to be found in the morning.

[@liliherndz5792]

BLESSINGS from CHILD JESUS 🎁 Our REDEEMER and SAVIOR ..AMEN

[@ACatholicMomsLife]

Hello Friends! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas Season! Here are some ideas for Epiphany! I hope you enjoy! Here are links from this video Epiphany House Blessing Kit www.houseofjoppa.com/products/ephiphany-house-blessing-kit?bg_ref=7DAq6CQ9EW Kings Cake Kit www.houseofjoppa.com/products/king-cake-kit?bg_ref=7DAq6CQ9EW The Wise Men Who Found Christmas Book (10% off with code HEATHER10) www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100309242-12352197?url=https%3A%2F%2Fignatius.com%2Fthe-wise-men-who-found-christmas-wmsch%2F Catholic Party Decorations (10% off with code CATHOLICMOM10) www.partylikeasaint.com/products/three-wise-men-three-kings?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=ae03cb218&pr_rec_pid=7211274305698&pr_ref_pid=7211644879010&pr_seq=uniform&aff=3

[@luciaoroz8430]

En España los Reyes Magos son los que traen los regalos. El día 5 por la noche hay una gran cabalgata y luego comemos roscón de reyes. El día 6 por la mañana abrimos los regalos, vamos a Misa y tenemos una gran comida familiar.

[@rachelkivarkis1801]

Thank you, Heather, for this beautiful video. Very informative. 🥰🙏❤️🕊️✝️🌟🎁💫🎂

[@protanaman1887]

It's Beautifull traditions🎄🎄🎄epiphany,,

[@suzanneb8625]

The Epiphany cake is a French tradition, I did that all throughout my childhood! Except it's done with what we call a Kings' galette, it's puff pastry and the filling is almond meal, sugar, butter, sometimes eggs. It's absolutely delicious 😋

[@angelalong6740]

Great ideas. I'm going to do a Kings cake this year.❤️

[@deltaforce3329]

Happy new year !! The best for you and your Family !!

[@mariads.p.a.]

Here in Spain it is also a day of obligation and we go to mass as a family. It is also a tradition to buy or prepare a dessert called "Roscón de Reyes" and inside the Roscon is hidden a bean and a small figurine of the kings or some other character from the Nativity scene. If you find the bean you have to pay the Roscon next year. If you find the figurine you will get the cardboard crown that they give away with the Roscon. Look for a Roscón recipe is delicious. Roscón, is It is shaped like a ring and is made with thin dough alone or filled with cream, marzipan, angel hair or chocolate, which is decorated with a series of pieces of candied fruit. The day before the Epiphany the three wise men arrive and there is a great parade where they greet the children and the Kings' pages throw candy. That night the Three Wise Men, bring gifts to the children who have been good in memory of that first Christmas when they brought gifts to Jesús. In Spain they are the ones who bring gifts and not Santa Claus.

[@gigikurowski9]

I just found your channel!!! I know the Holy Spirit led me to you! My son is a Lt Co in the US Navy. He and my daughter in law were just moved to VA. They have 2 children: Charlotte is 2 (end of this month) and Grant will be 1 in March! They actually live in Chesapeake, VA. By any chance, do you live near there??? They are joining a parish… Prince of Peace, I believe is the name of the parish. My son is a Knight. My daughter in law, Kaylan, converted to Catholicism. She was also a Lt Co in the Navy & was just officially discharged and will be a stay at home Mom. She’s desperately trying to meet other Catholic Moms in the area. I just bought and overnighted all the Epiphany things you showed. I loved them! I so am praying you live nearby!

[@whatbrigiddid6492]

Great video!!! You have inspired me to try this cake and get my chalk blessed. ❤

[@YoursMaria]

I write k+m+b+2024 water and chalk I take from my church after the mass. In my country there are processions of the kings. I didn't know about the cake it's interesting

[@michellerincon628]

Hello!Ty for sharing! Super excited to share this in our CCD program. Blessings!

[@dalia5378]

I can’t wait till Epiphany/Armenian Christmas! We always celebrate by making stuffed cabbage for dinner and praying! God bless you and your family in this new year! ✝️✝️🎊🎊🙏🎄🎄 From Los Angeles! 1/3/24 10:05pm

[@dorisodonnell2948]

Lots of great ideas! Thanks Heather❤

[@cinqueqwerty]

In Poland it’s a holiday, we have big parades with 3 kings in 3 colours, with crowns for kids, live animals, parties, singing and dancing. After Christmas we have visits from our priests with our houses blessings. And always 3 kings come to Nativity scenes

[@dianeleahy4970]

What great ideas! ✝️

[@nnnnnnnnnataliem]

Every year on the epiphany I watch a documentary called The Star of Bethlehem which goes through the starry night sky that the wise men would have seen. If you haven't seen it, it's amazing! A little nerdy for small kids but older kids will understand.❤

[@FoundSheep-AN]

I live in southern Europe in a catholic country and the 6th of January is national holiday, we don’t put aside Christmas decoration and we wait for the 6th with all the decorations Kids wait for some gift, it is usually sweets in a sock but it can also be some toys or something

[@damarisortiz2856]

En Mexico es rosca de reyes, y se compra o se hace la rosca, tiene varios ninos Jesus y quien lo encuentra, regala tamales que se comen el 2 de febrero Dia de la Virgen de la Candelaria

[@Alexa-yw4rm]

I'm a Catholic but from a different country and we do not write pluses between C, M, B but small crosses

[@gcs1432]

If you get baby Jesus you celebrate Feb 2 at your house. The presentation day. When Mary and Joseph presented Jesus.

[@monicamontoya1578]

👑✝️🎂🙏🏽🥰🎀❤️ Thank you Heather!

[@XenobiaWinterWolfMoon]

I'm Italian so on Epiphany we have La Befana.

[@RGRGIS]

Like!

[@anamurray3444]

Hi Heather! I am a Catholic mum of 2 littles (3 and 1) and would like to live liturgical seasons and holidays more intentionally. I am divided between 3 books that I think could help: 1) The Catholic Home: Celebrations and Traditions for Holidays, Feast Days, and Every Day by Meredith Gould; 2) The Catholic All Year Compendium: Liturgical Living for Real Life by Kendra Tierney; and 3) Living the Seasons: Simple Ways to Celebrate the Beauty of Your Faith throughout the Year by Erica Tighe Campbell. Do you have any thoughts on these books or think another one would guide me better? Thanks in advance for your reply and the wonderful content you share, it's very inspiring:)

[@ronaldosa23]

Challenge. Does anyone know the names of the kings?😃

[@reachforthestars7040]

When I was little, my family did the cake thing. I wanted to win so badly and be queen for the day that I looked over the corner to see where my parents put the baby Jesus doll in the cake. I didn’t get a good look, but I saw that the put the doll somewhere in the outer corners. I was convinced when they took cut the cake that it was in the smallest piece. So, I insisted that I wanted the smallest corner piece, even though they were going to offer me the biggest corner one. The doll wasn’t in there. My dad instead got the biggest piece and the doll was in there. The funny thing is, my parents were probably trying to give me the piece so I could be queen for the day, but I messed everything up.😅

[@shinrin-yoku3877]

You just reminded me that I forgot to get Epiphany water 💔💔🤦🤦

[@gogogolyra1340]

Isnt it suppose to be Gaspar