In Serbia, people swim in icy rivers for Epiphany today.

Epiphany is celebrated in Serbia by swimming for the Holy Cross in cold rivers. In Bulgaria, this holiday is traditionally observed on January 6th, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the River Jordan. In Bulgarian Orthodox churches, water blessings are performed for health, and military flags are consecrated. The main tradition is the ritual of retrieving the Epiphany cross, where a priest throws the cross into the water, and it is believed that whoever catches it will be healthy and happy. In Kalo…