On January 18, Epiphany Christmas Eve begins, and on January 19, all Christians celebrate the great feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. These two days are very strong in their energy and therefore it is very important to adhere to certain rules on these days.
We invite you to find out what you can and cannot do on this day.
What can be done at the Baptism of the Lord:
- dive into the hole, if health allows. Epiphany water washes away sins and helps to cleanse;
- sprinkle all the corners of the house with holy water so that there is harmony and understanding in the family;
- You can observe fast on January 18-19.
- On Epiphany Eve, the whole family gathers at the table, only lenten dishes are served on the table. But on January 19, a magnificent table with various delicacies is already being arranged at the Holy Epiphany of the Lord.
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What cannot be done at the Baptism of the Lord:
- quarrel, swear, leave home in anger;
- to complain, gossip, slander;
- clean up, wash, knit and sew. It is better to stop any work these days;
- after Baptism, you cannot guess, otherwise you will guess fate for the worse.
Signs and superstitions on the Baptism of the Lord:
- Cold and clear for Epiphany - for a dry summer, fresh and cloudy - for a rich harvest.
- If the wind blows from the south on January 19, the summer will be stormy.
- The weather on January 19 was used to judge what the weather expects in December.
- It is not customary to feed chickens on Epiphany so that you do not have to dig gardens.
- And for three days after Epiphany, do not rub the linen.
- If the dogs bark a lot at Epiphany, there will be a lot of animals and game.
- If it snows, especially when they enter the water, next year will be grain-growing.
It is believed that on this day, water acquires special healing properties and helps to cope with various ailments.
