(ANSA) - ROMA, 06 GEN - epa09669491 Bulgarian men jump into
the icy waters of a lake to recover a wooden cross during
celebrations of the Epiphany Day in Sofia, Bulgaria, 06 January
2022. The swimmers compete to find the cross, thrown into the
water by an Eastern Orthodox priest. This tradition is believed
to bring health and luck throughout the New Year. EPA/VASSIL
DONEV
VASSIL DONEV/ (ANSA).