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Every year on January 19, people flock to the largest lake in Georgia to immerse themselves in the freezing water. Afterwards, they sit down to a communal feast.

This is Natlisgheba on Paravani Lake, Georgia’s most extreme Orthodox ritual.

A big thank-you to Mama Paisi for having us at this year’s event.

Have you ever participated in a ritual like this? Or maybe there's a similar tradition in your culture? Let us know in the comments below.

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