January 6, 2027Romanian
Theophany (Epiphany)
Iordan, Iordana, & Bobo
What is celebrated
The feast of the Baptism of Christ. Water is blessed, and in Danube villages men dive into freezing water after the cross thrown by the priest.
How it is celebrated
It falls the day before St. John's, and in practice the two are celebrated together. Anyone named Iordan or Iordana is wished today.
What people say
La mulți ani!
What is given
- ✓Gifts are not customary
- ✓At most flowers or a small token
What to avoid
- ✕Treating it as a party — it is a religious feast
Name variants and diminutives
IordanIordanaBobo
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