Day Guide for Sunday January 6th 2019

This is our day guide for Sunday January 6th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 6 of 2019.

Holidays on January 6th 2019

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

International: Feast of the Theophany. Commemorates Christ's baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan.

Bhutan: Traditional Day of Offering. In eastern Bhutan, the first day of the 12th Bhutanese month is celebrated as a new year.

Iraq: Iraqi Army Day. Marks the anniversary of the activation of the Iraqi Army on January 6th 1921.

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

Myanmar: Kayin New Year Day. The Karen are the third largest ethnic population in Myanmar

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Observances on January 6th 2019

USA: National Bean Day
USA: National Shortbread Day
Jamaica: Maroon Festival
International: Epiphany
France: Epiphany
Belgium: Epiphany
Bulgaria: Epiphany
International: World Day of War Orphans

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