Cold baths in the sea, parades in colorful costumes, nativity play, singing Christmas carols and many other attractions. Let's check how the Epiphany is celebrated in Poland, Spain, Germany and Greece.
Polish feast of the Epiphany
The most deeply rooted tradition in the Polish holiday Three Kings jest The procession of the Magi. The parade is organized in the largest Polish cities, but also in the small ones. Everyone who participates in the procession follows the route in the footsteps of the heroes of the event, i.e. King Casper, Melchior and Balthazar. Additionally, in many places you can watch a nativity play, take part in various competitions or just sing Christmas carols. This is the day when helping those most in need. In Poland from 2010 year exists a foundation called the Cortege of the Three Kings, which every year on January 6th collects money for the poorest children.
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Spanish Lord's Revelation
In Spain, most often men dress up as Belshazzar, one of the Magi. A long-standing tradition in the Spanish state is giving children gifts. Of course, no one but the Three Wise Men does.
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Greece and the Epiphany festival
Theofania meaning in Greek Three Kings. Greece is famous for the fact that on the day of the Epiphany of the Lord there is a ceremony of blessing the water and sea bathing. From the morning masses and chants take place in the churches. After the service, everyone goes to the water to have the papas read the words of the Gospel. Then the water is consecrated and the cross is thrown into it. The boldest of the participants of the service throw into the water to catch the abandoned cross. The one who succeeds will be very lucky this year.
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Germany
The first mention of the celebration of the Epiphany in Germany dates back to the 6th century. Tradition says that on January XNUMX, children dress up as the Magi and go around numerous houses collecting donations for the needy. They leave the three-letter abbreviation C + M + B on the door, which, surprisingly, does not mean the first letters of the kings' names. According to history, it is the Latin maxim "Christus Mansionem Benedicat" or "Christ blesses the house". On this day, the Germans also consume a beer called specially prepared for this occasion bock beer.
