"The Adoration of the Magi on an Aubusson tapestry. (Credit: Philippe Roy/Aurimages via AFP)
"Deyim Deyim." These are the two words with which Christians from the Levant, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine greet each other every Jan. 6. Around the world and in the Middle East, this date marks the celebration of Epiphany, the revelation of Jesus Christ to the world, that is, the arrival of the three Wise Men in Bethlehem to pay him homage. In the region, on the same day, Christians also celebrate the baptism of Christ by Saint John the Baptist in the Jordan River, Theophany.What does "Deyim Deyim" mean? Besides the Epiphany cake, what sweets are prepared and eaten on Jan. 6? A look back at some of our unique traditions for this occasion, with explanations provided by historian Charles Hayek, on his "Heritage and Roots" platform.The visit of Christ on EarthAt the core of Jan. 6 traditions for...
"Deyim Deyim." These are the two words with which Christians from the Levant, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine greet each other every Jan. 6. Around the world and in the Middle East, this date marks the celebration of Epiphany, the revelation of Jesus Christ to the world, that is, the arrival of the three Wise Men in Bethlehem to pay him homage. In the region, on the same day, Christians also celebrate the baptism of Christ by Saint John the Baptist in the Jordan River, Theophany.What does "Deyim Deyim" mean? Besides the Epiphany cake, what sweets are prepared and eaten on Jan. 6? A look back at some of our unique traditions for this occasion, with explanations provided by historian Charles Hayek, on his "Heritage and Roots" platform.The visit of Christ on EarthAt the core of Jan. 6 traditions for...
