Definition

Noun: - Twelfth Day: A Christian festival observed on January 6th, twelve days after Christmas Day (December 25th). It commemorates the visit of the Magi (the three wise men) to the infant Jesus, an event known as the Epiphany.

Usage

• Twelfth Day is a proper noun used to refer to a specific date and holiday in the Christian calendar.
• It is often used in historical, religious, and cultural contexts.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Twelfth Day traditions": Refers to customs associated with the holiday, such as festive meals or the blessing of homes.
  • The family's Twelfth Day traditions include a special cake.
• "On Twelfth Day": Used to specify when an event occurs in relation to the holiday.
  • The play will be performed on Twelfth Day.

Variants and Related Words

• Epiphany: A more common synonym for Twelfth Day, emphasizing the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ.
• Twelfthtide: An older or more formal term for the season or period around Twelfth Day.
• Twelfth Night: Refers to the evening of January 5th, the eve of Twelfth Day, which is also associated with festive celebrations and is the title of a famous play by William Shakespeare.

Synonyms

• Epiphany
• The Feast of the Epiphany
• Three Kings' Day

Related Phrases

• "Twelfth Day cake": A type of cake traditionally eaten on this holiday, sometimes containing a hidden bean or figurine.
• "Twelfth Day celebrations": The events and activities marking the holiday.

Noun

1. twelve days after Christmas; celebrates the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus