The 6th January is also a legal holiday in Greece. But he is in the Greek Orthodox Church is not committed in the West as "Epiphany", but will they do in the first place of the baptism of Christ and revelation of the Holy Trinity.
Epiphany (Epiphany), Theofania or Fota is called the day in Greece. Wet it goes to him above all. On the eve of houses, wells and fields are blessed with holy water. On the day even dare some young guys make the leap in the well in Greece, such as here on the Cycladic island of Amorgos, in this season still very cool water. For in many places, facing a water lead processions to it. There, a priest throws a cross into the water, it is to bring back to shore and thus ensure good fortune and blessing for the start of the year. Who Becomes the First and returns, has secured the respect and admiration of the audience and, as experience shows lucky throughout the year.
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