Epiphany Blessing Explained

The Epiphany household blessing is a centuries old tradition that invokes God’s blessing on all who enter one’s home. Inscription above the door in chalk: the first two digits of the year + C + M + B + the last two digits of the year. The initials C, M and B represent the names of the magi — Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar — and also signify the Latin phrase Christus mansionem benedicat: 'May Christ bless the house.'