Don't Mistake the Cake; Greek Orthodox New Year's and Epiphany foods reflect different traditions.

From: Coast weekly | Date: January 7, 2004| Author: Pennington, Ruth | Copyright information

Many Christians celebrate Epiphany on January 6 (that's what "the 12 days of Christmas" refers to), yet the meaning associated with the holiday varies from culture to culture.

For Orthodox Christians, according to father John Roll of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Salinas, Epiphany represents the baptism of Christ. For Catholics, Epiphany represents the visit of the Kings of the East to see the baby Jesus in Bethlehem.

Similar food traditions in both faiths had me...

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