New Year’s Day 1st of January

Like all over the world, the New Year is welcomes with a lot of enthusiasm and celebrations in Kyrenia. There is a lot of partying, drinking, singing, dancing and amazing fireworks. The Christmas trees glitter with lights and gifts are exchanged. The whole of the Northern Cyprus is in festive mood.

Epiphany 6th of January

Epiphany is an important celebration in the Greek Cypriots calendar. It is also known as Kalanda or the Feast of Lights. It is a celebration of Christ's baptism and signifies rebirth of man. A Mass is held on this day. This Mass proceeds towards the sea for another ceremony known as the Blessing of the Sea.