Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

201 Painter Street, Everson Pennsylvania 15631  --- Phone 724-887-6714

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Epiphany (January 6th) - Trzech Krol
The Eve of the Feast of the Epiphany is called "Szczodry Wieczor" - "Generous Eve."  The spirit was one commemorative of the generosity of the Magi toward Christ.  It was spent in visiting, playing games, and singing carols.  In some districts the exchange of token gifts was traditional, while in others the women distributed sweet rolls, called "szczodrowki," to the caroling youngsters.  Early on the day of the Feast, the head of the household removes the star from above the entrance of the home, which had been displayed on Christmas Day, and carries it into the field.  Then the whole family heads for church where they purchase a small box containing fir-resin, juniper, gold-leaf, and chalk,  to be blessed during the High Mass.  Once at home, the symbols K + M + B and the date are written over the doors as a sign impetrating divine protection and blessing. With this day ends the holiday spirit of Christmas festivity.