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In Christianity, the Biblical Magi ( or ; singular: magus), also known as the Three Wise Men, Three Kings, and Three Magi, are distinguished foreigners who visit Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh in homage to his birth. As such, the Magi are commemorated on the feast day of Epiphany—sometimes called "Three Kings Day"—and commonly appear in the nativity celebrations of Christmas. The Magi appear solely in the Gospel of Matthew, which states they were "wise men" who came "from the east" to worship the "king of the Jews". Little is known of the magi apart from the Matthean account. Their names, origins, appearances, and exact number are unmentioned and derive from the inferences or traditions of later Christians. In the face of a variety of identifications, most scholars regard the magi as figures of legend rather than historical figures, despite the traditional unanimous consensus surrounding, at minimum, the Biblical account.In Western Christianity, they are usually assumed to have been three in number, corresponding with each gift; in Eastern Christianity, especially the Syriac churches, they often number twelve. Likewise, the Magi's social status is never stated; while some biblical translations describe them as astrologers, they were increasingly identified as kings beginning from at least the third century, most likely based on interpretations of Old Testament prophecies regarding the worship of the messiah by kings.The mystery of the Magi's identities and background, combined with their theological significance, has made them prominent figures within the Christian tradition; they are venerated as saints or even martyrs in many Christians communities, and are the subject of numerous artworks, legends, and customs. Both secular and Christian observers have noted that the Magi popularly serve as a canvas for various ideas, symbols, and creative interpretations.

Article Title : Biblical Magi
Article Snippet :known as the Three Wise Men, Three Kings, and Three Magi, are distinguished foreigners who visit Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense
Article Title : Spiritual gift
Article Snippet :sanctification, such as the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruit of the Holy Spirit. These abilities, often termed "charismatic gifts", are the word of knowledge
Article Title : Black Day (South Korea)
Article Snippet :celebrated as occasions to give gifts to significant others. Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14, when women buy men gifts (usually chocolate). Black
Article Title : Christmas gift
Article Snippet :of giving gifts during Christmastide, according to Christian tradition, is symbolic of the presentation of the gifts by the Three Wise Men to the infant
Article Title : Father's Day (United States)
Article Snippet :that "(...) [Father's Day] has become a Second Christmas for all the men's gift-oriented industries." A bill to accord national recognition of the holiday
Article Title : White Day
Article Snippet :month after Valentine's Day, when people give reciprocal gifts to those who gave them gifts on Valentine's Day. It began in Japan in 1978; its observance
Article Title : Gift economy
Article Snippet :norms and customs govern giving a gift in a gift culture; although there is some expectation of reciprocity, gifts are not given in an explicit exchange
Article Title : Sugar dating
Article Snippet :dating-like relationship. The person who receives the gifts is called a sugar baby (or in the case of men, traditionally a gigolo), while their paying partner
Article Title : Baby shower
Article Snippet :toys. It is common to open gifts during the party; sometimes the host will make a game of opening gifts. Whether and how a gift registry is used depends
Article Title : Naraka Chaturdashi
Article Snippet :Lamps are lit in a line. The women of the house perform aarti for the men, gifts are exchanged, a bitter berry (kareet) is crushed under the feet in token

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