Greek Winter Celebrations: Epiphany

1. Epiphany
One of the biggest feasts in Greece

2. When?
• Epiphany is celebrated on the 6th day of
January every year

3. What?
• It is a large annual
Christian celebration
of remembrance of the
Baptism of Jesus in the
Jordan River by John
the Baptist.
In this feast we also celebrate the names: Fotis ,
Jordan , Ourania and Fanis.

4. Where?
• Epiphany is celebrated by the Christians all over the
world, at the houses, at the churches and near the sea

5.  Epiphany carols
that children sing at
the eve of the feast.
Purification of
images.
HOW?
As main traditions of Epiphany are considered:

6. “Raising” of the
Cross by swimmers
in the sea. The
swimmer who will
first grab the
Cross, will kiss it,
then he/she will
proudly take it
around the houses
and he/she will
receive many
prizes.

7. Why?
• Because all Christians would like to celebrate
the Jesus’ Baptism so they want to keep in
mind that special day….

8. So let’s celebrate Epiphany together
!!!!!!!
Fota
Epiphany
Theofania
Baptism
swimmers
Children
carols
Jesus
voices
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