In the Roman Catholic Church, the Christmas season is celebrated for twelve days, from December 25th to January 5th, and the Christmas tree is traditionally left up until the Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, on January 6th. During this time, the tree represents the coming of Jesus Christ and is a reminder of the joy and hope that the season brings. The tree is typically decorated with symbols of the nativity and the arrival of the Magi, as well as other Christian symbols such as the star of Bethlehem.