EPIPHANY 2026: The 120th Tarpon Springs Epiphany celebration takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 6. It's considered the largest celebration of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Epiphany coverage will be streamed live for free on baynews9.com and the Spectrum News app. Visit baynews9.com/epiphany for everything you need to know, including the schedule of events. | Spectrum Bay News 9

On the night of January 19, Russian Orthodox Christians celebrated Epiphany Eve. Thousands of Russians dipped in icy water to celebrate Epiphany, the main holiday of Orthodox Christianity commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ. It is traditionally believed that swimming in an ice hole at Epiphany helps to cleanse the body and spirit. But by religion, it will help to get rid of sins. Swimming in icy water for a short time can actually be beneficial for swimmers' health if safety rules are foll