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EPIPHANY [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-09-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard
1, record 1, English, Body%20Guard%20of%20the%20Yeomen%20of%20the%20Guard
correct, Great Britain
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Yeomen of the Guard 2, record 1, English, Yeomen%20of%20the%20Guard
correct, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The personal bodyguard of the sovereign of England, in continuous existence since they were established by King Henry VII in 1485. 3, record 1, English, - Body%20Guard%20of%20the%20Yeomen%20of%20the%20Guard
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 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. 1, record 1, English, - Body%20Guard%20of%20the%20Yeomen%20of%20the%20Guard
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Sécurité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- yeomen de la garde royale
1, record 1, French, yeomen%20de%20la%20garde%20royale
unofficial, masculine noun, Great Britain
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] créés par Henri VII en 1485 [...] 1, record 1, French, - yeomen%20de%20la%20garde%20royale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones militares varias
- Seguridad
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Yeomen of the Guard
1, record 1, Spanish, Yeomen%20of%20the%20Guard
correct, masculine noun, Great Britain
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- Yeomen de la Guardia 1, record 1, Spanish, Yeomen%20de%20la%20Guardia
unofficial, masculine noun, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Christian Theology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Ukrainian Christmas
1, record 2, English, Ukrainian%20Christmas
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, English, - Ukrainian%20Christmas
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Théologies chrétiennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Ukrainian Christmas
1, record 2, French, Ukrainian%20Christmas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Christian Theology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Twelfth night
1, record 3, English, Twelfth%20night
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 3, English, - Twelfth%20night
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Théologies chrétiennes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Twelfth Night
1, record 3, French, Twelfth%20Night
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-05-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Christian Theology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Epiphany
1, record 4, English, Epiphany
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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). 1, record 4, English, - Epiphany
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Théologies chrétiennes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Épiphanie
1, record 4, French, %C3%89piphanie
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fête des Rois 2, record 4, French, f%C3%AAte%20des%20Rois
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- jour des Rois 2, record 4, French, jour%20des%20Rois
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%89piphanie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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