What is the time it took the wise men from the East to visit the manger of Jesus called?

BRY2K

Some calculate that it took approximately 25 days: The Bible doesn't say the star shone over the manger. This was a sign only the wise men could discern. The average person would miss it. The star appeared for the purpose of leading the wise men to Jesus home. The wise men started their journey when the star first appeared (at birth). Being from the "east" most likely Persian or Mesopotamia (Modern Iraq) , they completed a journey of at least 500 miles. We can get a general idea as to how old Jesus was when the wise men visited by approximating the time it would take to make such a trip at that time in history. To travel 500 miles, would take 25 days is about the earliest they could have arrived under perfect conditions. http://www.bible.ca/D-Xmas-story.htm Dec 22 08, 9:45 AM

looney_tunes

Their arrival is commemorated at the Feast of Epiphany on January 6, the twelfth day of Christmas. "The Feast of the Epiphany falls on January 6. Western Christians commemorate the visitation of the Magi to the child Jesus on this day, i.e., his manifestation to the Gentiles. Eastern Christians commemorate the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, his manifestation as the Son of God to the world. It is also called Theophany ("manifestation of God"), especially by Eastern Christians. Epiphany falls on the last day of the Twelve Days of Christmas." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphany_(holiday) Dec 22 08, 6:42 PM

star_gazer

I think that it is a Biblical mystery. We don't know exactly where they came from, how many they were, nor how they traveled. All we know are the gifts they brought. Even the names ascribed to them are fictional. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_Magi Dec 22 08, 7:14 PM