jay888 Posted December 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 21, 2017 As MSC is an Italian cruise line and Italians celebrate Christmas up the 6th January when they receive there gifts. We are sailing on the 2rd of January will Christmas still be in full swing and will the 6th January be a special day. This will be my first cruise with MSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotcha3 Posted December 22, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Who told you Italians celebrate Christmas on Jan 6th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay888 Posted December 22, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted December 22, 2017 They get their gifts on the 6th January. Does this only happen in Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyeddiedog Posted December 22, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I can't comment on what it will be like onboard, but in this part of Italy we get our presents on the 25th. The 6th - Epifania (also known as 12th Night in the UK) is when Befana, an old woman, delivers gifts to children overnight (5th) a bit like Father Christmas. It really is only for children. The only thing I would say is that if you're boarding on the 2nd I'm sure the celebrations will still be ongoing and the decorations will still be up. Whatever, I hope you have a lovely time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kateann61414 Posted December 23, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Interesting. I thought only the Amish celebrated Christmas on Jan. 6. It’s called Old Christmas where I’m from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted December 23, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 23, 2017 It may also be a consideration of the calendar. Eastern Orthodox churches still adhere to the Julian calendar which places their Dec. 25 on our Jan6/7(Gregorian calendar). 13 day difference. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted December 24, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted December 24, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 24, 2017 January 6th, the Epiphany, is huge in Latin countries. It commemorates when The Three Wise Men delivered their gifts to baby Jesus at the manger. I don’t know if Christmas decorations will still be up on the ship, but you can bet that a lot of your fellow passengers will be celebrating the holiday. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay888 Posted December 24, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted December 24, 2017 January 6th, the Epiphany, is huge in Latin countries. It commemorates when The Three Wise Men delivered their gifts to baby Jesus at the manger. I don’t know if Christmas decorations will still be up on the ship, but you can bet that a lot of your fellow passengers will be celebrating the holiday. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Is that beautiful Dog yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted December 25, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Is that beautiful Dog yours Hey Jay, that photo is indeed of my dog Tapi. Unfortunately, she passed away in March of this year. She was 14 years old. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay888 Posted December 25, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Hey Jay, that photo is indeed of my dog Tapi. Unfortunately, she passed away in March of this year. She was 14 years old. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I’m sorry it so very hard to lose your dog/best friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc2725 Posted December 26, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 26, 2017 You’re confused. Jan. 6th is when Krampus comes. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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