Epiphany Customs

A few customs celebrating the Epiphany in Greece. Hopefully we'll be adding to the list

Pappougera, an ancient custom, is always revived during the Epiphany in Kali Vrisi, Drama. Young men dressed with sheepskins and wearing masks from animal skin wander around the village casting out evil spirits and giving wishes.

In Nea Karvali, Kavala, the kalikantzaroi (trolls) bid farewell to the real world, dancing around a big fire.