Epiphany
Serbians Swam for Jesus in a Freezing River
Last week, hundreds of men and women dove into freezing Serbian waters to snatch a wooden cross.
This California Bakery Secretly Got People High
King cake is defined by its secret ingredient—a hidden trinket or figurine—but one Santa Ana bakery added its own flair to the recipe, lacing its Rosco de Reyes with synthetic weed.
Photos of Serbian Priests, Medieval Knights, and an Eagle Celebrating the Baptism of Jesus
Every January, young men try to retrieve a cross that's thrown into ice-cold water by a priest.
Cop Some Free Vibes From Fred P, Marcos Cabral, and More
Barcelona label A Harmless Deed offers up one track from each of its seven releases.
While Kiev Was Burning, Odessa Went Swimming
On January 19, while the streets of Kiev were being consumed by rioting protesters, Ukraine's Orthodox Christians celebrated the ancient holiday of Epiphany the same way they always do: by going down to the Black Sea for a mass winter swim.
Greece's Kissing Gays Defied Neo-Nazis and Bigot Bishops Yesterday
By the time Seraphim tossed his cross into the sea, the assorted Ls, Gs, Bs and Ts were giving each other big gay kisses.
Greece's Kissing Gays Defied Neo-Nazis and Bigot Bishops Yesterday
By the time Seraphim tossed his cross into the sea, the assorted Ls, Gs, Bs and Ts were giving each other big gay kisses and handling out leaflets that read: “Love is not a sin.”