I've always thought we're missing out in the US by not celebrating Epiphany! It makes the post-Christmas let-down less of a let-down because there's still one more special day to look forward to at the end of the weird and glorious in-between week after Christmas. We celebrate in our family with king cake, and lighting candles, and blessing the house, and small gifts. It's a tradition I hope my kids carry on with their own families some day.
It’s true, Gretchen! I love how your family celebrates! In modern times, I think it also gives us here in Italy an excuse for a well needed full 2 weeks of decompression and relax before starting up again. This is something I never would have conceded in the US.
Soo cool
You’re sooo cool! 😎
I've always thought we're missing out in the US by not celebrating Epiphany! It makes the post-Christmas let-down less of a let-down because there's still one more special day to look forward to at the end of the weird and glorious in-between week after Christmas. We celebrate in our family with king cake, and lighting candles, and blessing the house, and small gifts. It's a tradition I hope my kids carry on with their own families some day.
It’s true, Gretchen! I love how your family celebrates! In modern times, I think it also gives us here in Italy an excuse for a well needed full 2 weeks of decompression and relax before starting up again. This is something I never would have conceded in the US.
Great story about the stockings and your Lake Como origin story.