Huffington Magazine Issue 83 | Page 23

NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/AFP/GETTY IMAGES Enter Kalofer, Bulgaria 01.06.2014 Men perform a traditional dance in the icy winter waters of the Tundzha River as part of the Epiphany Day celebrations. As a tradition, an Eastern Orthodox priest throws a cross in the river and it is believed that the one who retrieves it will be healthy through the year, along with all those who dance in the icy waters. PHOTO OR ILLUSTRATION CREDIT TK MOVING IMAGE HUFFINGTON 01.12.14