Epiphany day home blessing (Chalking the door) tradition. C, M, and B are the initials for the names of three kings (Caspar, Melchior, Balthasar) and

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Epiphany day home blessing (Chalking the door) tradition. C, M, and B are the initials for the names of three kings (Caspar, Melchior, Balthasar) and abbreviation of the blessing Christus mansionem benedicat (May Christ bless this house).

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