A guide to Christian festivals and dates
The Epiphany, or revelation, of the baby Jesus as the Son of God come into the world, is traditionally celebrated on the 6 January.
Moveable dates in the Christian year
As the date of Easter varies from year to year, dates which depend on Easter also vary: for example, Ash Wednesday, and Pentecost. So, when Easter is early, it encroaches on the nine Sundays after Epiphany. However, the number of Sundays after Pentecost expands to compensate for the deficit.