Yordanov Day Celebration: Traditions, Beliefs, and Facts
Yordanov Day, celebrated on January 6th, is a significant Christian holiday commemorating the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. This day signifies the Epiphany and is observed with various traditions like a special feast, throwing of a cross into water, and beliefs regarding the weather predicting the year ahead. People named Yordan, Bogdan, Yordanka, and others celebrate this day, which is considered one of the "Dirty Days" when demons roam the Earth. Explore the rich history, customs, and different beliefs associated with Yordanov Day.
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Yordanov Day Table People who celebrate on this day Facts about this day Different beliefs Simona 6 b class Plan
Yordan`s Day Yordan's Day is one of the biggest Christian holidays, celebrated on January 6. This is the day on which Yohn the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Yordan River. After the sacrament of the Epiphany, people saw with their own eyes the Christian trinity of Father (voice), Spirit (the dove perched on the shoulder of Christ) and Son (earthly man) and began to believe, so the day is also called Epiphany. To this day, the days are considered dangerous and demons roam The Earth - they are called "Dirty Days". With the baptism of water, the world becomes a safe place to live.
Table On the table on Yordan's Day is placed pie, pork, sauerkraut, stuffed peppers, beans, wine. Women who have recently given birth ,make cookies and give them to relatives and neighbors for the child's health.
People who celebrate on this day Name Day have: Yordan, Bogdan, Yordanka, Dancho, Danka, Boril, Bogomil, Bistra, Naiden, Bozhidar, Bozhidara
Facts about this day The church performs a service and, accompanied by a solemn procession, the priest goes to a river or pond and throws the cross into the water. Traditionally, an odd number of boys throw themselves to catch it. The holiday is celebrated in Greece on January 6th, and in Russia and Serbia - in the old style - on January 19th.
Different beliefs If the weather is cold and dry on Yordan Day - the year will be good. On the night before Yordan's Day, it is believed that the sky opens and whatever you wish will come true.
