Epiphany Day: When Greeks Bless The Waters To Mark A New Start
In Greece we celebrate Epiphany Day every year on January 6, also known as the ‘Blessing of the Waters’, to welcome new beginnings.
In Greece we celebrate Epiphany Day every year on January 6, also known as the ‘Blessing of the Waters’, to welcome new beginnings.
It is tradition in Greece to smash a pomegranate on the first day of the New Year because it brings abundance, good luck and prosperity.
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