January 5, 2025: Epiphany Eve - activities to avoid today.

What happened on this day:

Today, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Eve of Epiphany, also known as the Eve of the Baptism. This evening precedes the holiday of the Baptism of the Lord and serves as preparation for it. On the Eve of Epiphany, as well as on the day of the Baptism, it is customary to bless water in churches.

What not to do on January 5:

• argue and hold grudges;
• wish harm to others;
• draw or collect water with negative thoughts;
• waste water.

Folk signs and beliefs:

• blizzards, snow, or snowdrifts — a good harvest is expected;
• snow bending the branches of trees — also indicates a good harvest;
• dogs barking loudly — there will be plenty of game and wildlife in the forest.

Angel's Day is celebrated by:

Gregory, Eugenia, Joseph, Matthew, Roman, Saïs, Sergey, Tatiana.

Born today:

1932 — Umberto Eco, Italian writer, philosopher, cultural theorist, literary critic;

1969 — Marilyn Manson, American rock musician, singer, actor, leader of the band "Marilyn Manson";

1975 — Bradley Cooper, American actor and singer, BAFTA and Grammy award winner.

Also on this day:

1895 — X-rays were discovered;

2005 — the dwarf planet Eris was found in the Solar System.