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To: savedbygrace; All

In some areas of the world Epiphany (Jan 6th) is observed as the day for gift giving and most American calendars until a few years ago had it listed.

Seems like. When the ACCB seemed to have caved into the misuse and crass commercialization of the 12 days of Christmas by moving Epiphany’s observance to the 1st Sunday after Circumcision (New Years) the date was no longer listed.
This is my recollection of the season in poetry page
http://www.theusmat.com/natdesk.htm which includes this

On This “Little Christmas”
January 6th

Once Upon a Time and not too long ago
The Twelfth Night Of Christmas
was celebrated with a ball
From the Day of Babes Birth
and the 11 thereafter
kith and kin were paid a visit
and friends from far and near
once were paid a call
So on this day I pray in the spirit that this date recalls
Let the gift of homage of kings gain
in the spirit of the days this season yet remain
ere it wane
Be thine Blessings Great
and misfortunes thee none befall


4 posted on 12/24/2018 3:46:26 AM PST by mosesdapoet (mosesdapoet aka L,J,Keslin posting here for the record)
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To: mosesdapoet

Didn’t know that.


7 posted on 12/24/2018 3:49:17 AM PST by savedbygrace
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