It is a tradition of our Church that the day before Theophany, that is Tuesday January 5th, is a day of strict fast and abstinence: no meat or dairy products should be eaten. While we will celebrate this feast on January 6th and also on Sunday January 10th, we are still encouraged to observe the fast on January 5th. Again, common sense must be used in regard to the strict observance of this tradition. If you are sick or aged then observing this fast should be omitted. If you do not observe the fast, however, you should attempt to make that day special by prayer.