LL-L: "Holidays" LOWLANDS-L, 06.JAN.2000 (03) [E]

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From: R. F. Hahn [sassisch at yahoo.com]
Subject: Holidays

Dear Lowlanders,

Someone just asked me if I knew if and how extensively Twelfth Night is
celebrated much in the British Isles.  I was not sure but am assuming that it
survives in certain districts even where the population is predominantly
Protestant.  Perhaps some of you can shed some light on this.

I suppose this holiday -- today! -- is also known as "Twelfth Day of
Christmas," "The Day of the Magi," "Kings' Day," "Little Christmas" and
"Epiphany," and is more commonly celebrated in Roman Catholic areas of
Europe.  Someone just sent me an email message with Día de Reyes ("Kings'
Day") wishes from Catalonia where people give and receive gifts today.

Happy Holiday!

Reinhard/Ron

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