Epiphany / Celebration traditions

Stars dienaZvaigznes day , also known as the master of the three -day , celebrated every year 6. January , but the celebration also known as the pagan Sunday as it pulled at the door cross to protect people and livestock from Incubus . This day in Latgale followed for signs to determine what will be next year . For example, if after nine in the evening light become night, it's a good sign , but if the sky still see the three bright stars , known as the king of the three stars, the expected productive summer . Conversely, if the sky clouded over and no stars, expected poor harvest . This day ends zīlēšanas time to determine the future . Beliefs : When the mistress of the Epiphany is angry pigs will have little piglet . Stars in the evening to go to an apple tree and its branches jāpurina , saying : . If Stellar cock drink during the day interstices , will be a good harvest . If Epiphany night sky littered with stars, will have a lot of berries and good haymaking . With Epiphany holy water washed all the blame - as a man , so animals to heal better and faster . .