Day Guide for Wednesday January 6th 2016

This is our day guide for Wednesday January 6th 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 6 of 2016.

Holidays on January 6th 2016

International: Christmas Day. The Armenian Church celebrates Christmas on January 6th. It also celebrates Epiphany on the same day

International: Epiphany. A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.

International: Orthodox Christmas Eve. Celebrated on the day before Orthodox Christmas

Regional

Iraq (regional): Army Day. Marks the anniversary of the activation of the Iraqi Army on 6 January 1921

Italy: La Befana. On the night before Epiphany, Befana visits Italian children, leaving a present in their stockings

Russia: Orthodox Christmas. Traditional holiday period between New Year and Orthodox Christmas

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There are no observances today.

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