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EPIPHANY [4 records]

Record 1 2022-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
  • Security
OBS

The personal bodyguard of the sovereign of England, in continuous existence since they were established by King Henry VII in 1485.

OBS

Yeomen of the Guard take part in the annual Royal Maundy Service; the State Opening of Parliament; the Epiphany Service in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace; all investitures and summer Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace; the installation of Knights of the Garter in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle; the investiture of The Prince of Wales; and at the coronations, lying-in-state, and funeral of the Sovereign.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
  • Sécurité
OBS

[...] créés par Henri VII en 1485 [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Denominaciones militares varias
  • Seguridad
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Record 2 2006-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Christian Theology
OBS

For the Ukrainian people Christmas is the most important family holiday of the whole year. It is celebrated solemnly, as well as merrily, according to ancient customs that have come down through the ages and are still observed today. Ukrainian Christmas festivities begin on Christmas Eve and end on the Feast of Epiphany.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Théologies chrétiennes

Spanish

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Record 3 2006-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Christian Theology
OBS

Twelfth Night is a holiday marked by some branches of Christianity, marking the 12th and final night of the christmas season, namely the eve before twelfth day or January 6, the Epiphany celebration to commemorate the adoration of the Magi. After Twelfth Night the Carnival season starts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Théologies chrétiennes

Spanish

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Record 4 2006-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Christian Theology
OBS

In western Christian tradition, January 6 is celebrated as Epiphany. Epiphany is the climax of the Christmas Season and the Twelve Days of Christmas, which are counted from December 25th until January 5th. The day before Epiphany is the twelfth day of Christmas, and is sometimes called Twelfth Night, an occasion for feasting in some cultures. In some cultures, the baking of a special King's Cake is part of the festivities of Epiphany(a King's Cake is part of the observance of Mardi Gras in French Catholic culture of the Southern USA).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Théologies chrétiennes
OBS

Le terme «épiphanie» est issue du grec et signifie «apparition». Célébrée le 6 janvier, cette fête correspond à la présentation de Jésus enfant aux Rois Mages. Ce jour est aussi celui du premier miracle des noces de Cana et avant tout la date de baptème du Christ. Dès le Ve siècle, l'Église donna une importance considérable à cet événement. La galette des rois, servie à cette occasion, est une tradition typiquement française qui avait déjà cours au XIV siècle. La galette était partagée en autant de portions que de convives, plus une. Cette portion supplémentaire, appelée «part du Bon Dieu» ou «part de la Vierge», était destinée au premier pauvre qui se présenterait. Pendant des siècles les chrétiens d'Orient célèbrèrent la Nativité le jour de l'Épiphanie.

Spanish

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