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The Erosion of Epiphany
Epiphany used to have its own octave, meaning the Christmas Season extended until January 13
By John M. Grondelski | January 6th 2026 12:39 PMJanuary 6 is the traditional date for the Solemnity of the Epiphany. In the United States, it has been transferred for decades to the first Sunday after January 1. It fell on January 4 this year. Some liturgists would argue that Epiphany was, indeed, the original “Christmas” feast and that…
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