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Theophany Eve, celebrated on January 6th, is a special day for many Christians, especially in Eastern Orthodox traditions. It's the day before Theophany, which remembers when Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan. On Theophany Eve, people prepare by fasting, praying, and attending church services. Some families have a special dinner without meat or dairy, called a "Holy Supper." It's a time to think about Jesus and the start of his ministry. In some places, people also bless their homes with holy water to bring good luck and God's protection for the year.
How to celebrate Theophany Eve?
On Theophany Eve, gather with family to prepare for the special day. Set the table with a white cloth, symbolizing purity, and light a candle to brighten the room. Enjoy a simple, delicious meal, like fish, vegetables, and bread. Share special stories or tell tales from the past. Sing joyful songs together, filling the home with music. You might also want to go to church for a service or say a prayer with your family. Before sleeping, leave a little bow of oats or hay under your bed for good fortune. Go to bed a little earlier to prepare for the big day.
Where Theophany Eve is celebrated?
- - Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem
- - Ethiopia
