What is the real story of the gold and the frankincense and myrrh brought to baby Jesus? The Feast of the Epiphany, or Three King's Day, is celebrated today, January 6. These are beautifully ...

In this Sunday’s gospel on the Epiphany of the Lord (Matthew 2:1-12), the gifts presented by the magi to Jesus revealed who the baby lying on the manger is. The ...

Beautiful, mysterious, and steeped in history, frankincense has captivated humanity for millennia. Still, perhaps it’s best known for being presented as a gift to Joseph and Mary, along with gold and ...

The procession symbolizes the journey taken by the three magi who presented the baby Jesus with myrrh, frankincense and gold. Zubaer Khan/Sun-Times Share Clad in paper crowns and winter coats ...

The three kings —Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar — gifted baby Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh, respectively. For this reason, Three Kings' Day became the Christmas Day on which family and ...

They presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Gold has always represented wealth and power. It symbolized Christ's royal status as King of the Jews. Frankincense, a type of ...