“Epiphany (also known as Twelfth Night, Theophany, or Three Kings Day) marks the occasion of a time-honored Christian tradition of “chalking the doors.” The formula for the ritual — adapted for 2020 — is simple: take chalk of any color and write the following above the entrance of your home: 20 + C + M + B + 20. The letters have two meanings. First, they represent the initials of the Magi — Caspar, Malchior, and Balthazar — who came to visit Jesus in His first home. They also abbreviate the Latin phrase, Christus mansionem benedicat: “May Christ bless the house.” The “+” signs represent the cross, and the “20” at the beginning and the “20” at the end mark the year. Taken together, this inscription is performed as a request for Christ to bless those homes so marked and that He stay with those who dwell therein throughout the entire year.” https://onepeterfive.com/the-chalking-of-the-doors-an-epiphany-tradition-explained Change year accordingly. Epiphany sign for chalking is hand crafted of walnut wood. It has been engraved with the St. Benedict medal featured in gold or silver. Birch wood letters and crosses have been cut and adhered to chalk paint, ready for your blessed chalk. Space provided for the year. You can also trace over CMB and the crosses with your chalk. The wood itself has been treated with a protective wood finish and measures approximately 28” length x 3” width x 1” depth. AS THIS ITEM IS HAND CRAFTED IN SMALL QUANTITIES, PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 7 DAYS FOR SHIPPING. YOUR PATIENCE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.
