Epiphany, the celebration of the arrival of the "Three Wise Men" from the East. They came bearing gifts for the Christchild. In many Catholic traditions, gifts are given on this day instead of (or on top of) December 25th. It is also a time of reflecting not only on the Infant Jesus, but also upon the baptism of Jesus - when He is revealed by God - and the Trinity is physically present as the Father announces His Son, and the Holy Ghost descends upon Him as a dove.
The letters C, M, B have two meanings:
• They are the initials of the traditional names of the three magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar.
• They also abbreviate the Latin words Christus Mansionem Benedicat, “May Christ bless this house.”
The “+” signs represent the cross and 2021 is the year.
After the chalking of your front door, a blessing should be said. Here is a suggestion from the Carmelites website:
All make the Sign of the Cross.
In the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
Leader: Peace be to this house and to all who dwell here, in the name of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
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