How is “Heilige Drei Könige” celebrated In Germany? This abbreviation stands for “Christus Mansionem Benedicat" and means Christ bless the house (not Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, the names of the kings). Meaning“Tag der Heiligen Drei Könige” (Day of the Holy Three Kings) is known as Epiphany Day or simply Epiphany, but is often also referred to as “Dreikönigstag” (Three Kings Day), “Drei Könige” (Three Kings), or “Erscheinung des Herrn” (Appearance of the Lord). During this change, the celebration on the January 6th was renamed to its current name “Heiligen Drei Könige” (but sometimes still referred to as Epiphanias). The Persian name Caspar means treasurer, the Hebrew names Melchior and Balthasar translate to King of Light and God will help.

Source: The Local January 06, 2020 13:30 UTC