site.btaBulgarians Observe Epiphany Custom with Water Blessing and Races for the Cross


On January 6, Bulgarians observe Epiphany, locally known as "Yordanovden" [the Day of the River Jordan], which is a popular festival with water blessing and cross-fishing rituals held across the country. Christians celebrate on this day the baptism
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