In western Christian tradition, January 6 is celebrated as Epiphany. It goes by other names in various church traditions.  In Hispanic and Latin culture, as well as some places in Europe, it is known as Three Kings’ Day (Spanish: el Dia de los Tres Reyes, la Fiesta de Reyes, or el Dia de los Reyes Magos).

In traditional Christian churches Christmas begins with the first Sunday of Advent, marked by expectation and anticipation, and concludes with Epiphany, which looks ahead to the mission of the church to the world in light of the Nativity.

Epiphany is the climax of the Christmas Season and the Twelve Days of Christmas, which are counted from December 25 th (Christmas Day) until January 5 th, the day before Epiphany or the 12 th day of Christmas (Spanish: la Víspera del Dia de los Tres Reyes), an occasion for feasting in some cultures, including Puerto Rico. Locally, Epiphany is a day of family gatherings and giving gifts to children.

The term epiphany means "to show," "to make known" or "to reveal." In Western churches, it remembers the coming of the wise men bearing gifts for the Christ child, who, by doing so, "reveal" Jesus to the world as Lord and Savior.