by Jessie Cross | Dec 28, 2025 | 12th Night, Epiphany, La Befana
Italian Epiphany Traditions, Domestic Rituals, and the Witch Night Few Still Remember The Night Before Epiphany: A Threshold Few Outside Italy Notice In much of the world, January 5 passes quietly. It’s an unremarkable night tucked between holidays, leftovers,...
by Jessie Cross | Dec 27, 2025 | 12th Night, Epiphany
The forgotten magic of Twelfth Night, from wassail and misrule to final blessings before ordinary time returns Twelfth Night is traditionally observed on January 5 (the evening before Epiphany). It marks the closing threshold of the Twelve Days of Christmas....
by Jessie Cross | Dec 6, 2025 | 12th Night, Epiphany
Discover the winter crone of Italian folklore: Her origins, symbolism, rituals, and why she flies only on Epiphany Eve Italy has many winter tales of saints, spirits, miracle stories, and centuries-old feast days. But none are as beloved, mysterious, and enduring as...
by Jessie Cross | Dec 3, 2025 | 12th Night, Epiphany
How January 6 closes the liminal portal of midwinter and illuminates the seeker’s path For many people, Epiphany (January 6) is one of those dates that hovers quietly in the background of winter…recognized, maybe, but not fully explored. But spiritually...
