SOFIA, Bulgaria — Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria on Monday braved the freezing winter weather to plunge into icy waters as they observed centuries-old Epiphany traditions.

Christians around the world will mark the Epiphany on Jan. 6 with a series of celebrations that go from parades and gift-giving for children to the blessing of water. The holiday is also called the ...

STORY: Once the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, threw a wooden cross into the Bosphorus, to set off the traditional race, swimmers rushed to be ...

STORY: Partakers were seen immersing themselves in the cold dark water, as temperatures in Moscow were as low as -5 degrees Celsius (23 degrees Fahrenheit). Worshippers believe their sins are ...

Three Kings’ Day is celebrated differently by various Christian denominations. Families in many Latin American countries gather and hold parades on Jan. 6 to celebrate. Traditions include eating a ...