On this sacred day, certain actions are traditionally avoided:
Sitting at the festive table in dirty clothing is considered disrespectful.
It is forbidden to curse, slander, or engage in disputes.
Washing or rinsing clothes is not recommended.
Folk signs and traditions for January 6:
A full moon predicts spring floods.
Blue clouds at noon forecast a bountiful harvest.
A sunny and warm day indicates similar weather for the upcoming weeks.
Trees covered in frost signify a fertile year.
Water rituals hold special significance. During morning services, churches conduct water blessings, and believers take this water home, as it is believed to possess healing properties.
Weather on January 6 in major cities of Ukraine:
Kyiv: cloudy, no precipitation. Temperature: 0°C during the day, -4°C at night.
Lviv: cloudy, snow at night, wet snow in the morning, clearing by noon. Temperature: +6°C during the day, -2°C at night.
Kharkiv: cloudy, light snow expected in the evening. Temperature: 0°C during the day, -6°C at night.
Odesa: cloudy, no precipitation. Temperature: +6°C during the day, +1°C at night.