Travelers, especially those in masks, are considered to be emissaries from the underworld, and are fed and treated with respect so they will bring good luck. To this end, women sing special songs and dance around the hearth. This is a time to worship Volos, as he is the god of pets and cattle. People give thanks for the animals and defend them from the wolves which attack at this time of year. This is the day of the bull, Jar-tur, a symbol of life and fertility.
People celebrate by wearing masks, parading and imitating the bull.
This also ends the period thought of as the New Year holiday. St. Vlas' Day - February 12 St. Vlas is associated with Volos. This is the first of four days during the year dedicated to ancestor worship. It is called the Day of the Dead. People make sacrifices to their ancestors and share a feast with them.