A New Season- Epiphany
Today is January 6- The Day of the Magi, Epiphany.

The term epiphany means "to show" or "to make known" or even "to reveal." In Western churches, it remembers the coming of the wise men bringing gifts to visit the Christ child, who by so doing "reveal" Jesus to the world as Lord and King. In some Central and South American countries influenced by Catholic tradition, Three Kings’ Day, or the night before, is the time for opening Christmas presents. In some eastern churches, Epiphany or the Theophany commemorates Jesus’ baptism, with the visit of the Magi linked to Christmas. In some churches the day is celebrated as Christmas, with Epiphany/Theophany occurring on January 19th.
--Dennis Bratcher, from CRI/Voice, Institute

In my Moravian tradition (church denomination, not ethnic group!) the star that is up at the top of the page is actually referred to as an "Advent Star" even though that doesn't fit the theology of Christmas/Epiphany. Some churches leave the star up until Epiphany- and then take it down. So, I will leave mine up here until Sunday which would be "Epiphany Sunday."

Does all that make sense?

Actually, there are many reasons for the different liturgical seasons and interpretations. To live in the cycle of the church year is to follow a very clear yearly reminder of the life of Christ. The cycles and seasons become a significant teaching and reinforcement tool. I have noticed in recent years that some of the non-liturgical churches have been adopting some of this yearly cycle. I think that is a good thing myself.

So, Happy Day of the Magi. Celebrate Epiphany by showing Jesus today.