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Epiphany

White and gold in church for the visit of the Magi, and three kings in jewel-coloured robes in the street parades of Spain and Latin America.

adoration of the Magi
Photo: Gentile da Fabriano, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The colours of Epiphany

Epiphany marks the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. In Western churches the vestments are white or gold, the colours kept for feasts of joy, and a gold star often hangs over the crib. In Spain and much of Latin America the evening before brings the parade of the Three Kings, who ride through town in robes of red, purple, green and gold and throw sweets to children. The ring-shaped king cake eaten on the day is topped with candied fruit in red and green, said to stand for the jewels on a crown. In many homes chalk is used to write the year and the kings' initials in white above the door.

#F7F4EAFeast whiteThe colour of vestments on feasts of joy.
#D4A72CStar goldFor the star and for the gift of gold.
#5B2A86King purpleRoyal robes in the Three Kings parades.
#B3202ACandied redFruit "jewels" on the king cake.

Values are fair approximations, not official shades.

Read about the colours

GoldThe star and the first of the three gifts.WhiteLiturgical colour of the feast.PurpleRoyal robes of the kings.
About this page

Written by the Rang desk with AI assistance. Background: "Epiphany (holiday)" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from family to family and place to place. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.

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