[1] In Christian folk rituals, the festival of Veles corresponds to the "day of Saint Blaise".

[2][3] In the Orthodox tradition, St. Blaise is the protector of cattle, and his feast falls on 11/24 February;[4][5][a] it is also believed that he wins over Winter-Morana.

[6] During the festival, prayers are offered to Veles for protection of the livestock and health by sacrificing milk.

[5][4] An important part of the festival is a feast held near the place of worship (e.g. a temple), during which it is strictly forbidden to eat veal.

[5] Since 2017, the Palace of Culture Świt in Warsaw has hosted the National Veles Festival, organized by the Association of Pomeranian Rodnovers "Jantar" and the Drzewo Przodków in cooperation with the Wioska Żywej Archeologii (Village of Living Archaeology), whose regular elements include lectures and panel discussions.