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How to Become Rich at Christmas

How to Become Rich at Christmas

Christmas in Cyprus is a season filled with wishes, hope and the expectation of a better future. Through old customs and traditions, people sought good fortune, abundance and prosperity for the coming year. The Press and Information Office’s Christmas spot for 2025...
Press Play

Press Play

Easter in Cyprus would not be complete without traditional Easter games. From village squares to neighbourhood streets, children and adults come together through games, laughter and customs that keep the spirit of the season alive. A production by the Press and...
How to Escape the Kallikantzaroi

How to Escape the Kallikantzaroi

The kallikantzaroi, the mischievous Christmas visitors of Cypriot and Greek folk tradition, return during the festive season carrying with them stories, fears and beliefs passed down through generations. The Press and Information Office’s Christmas spot for 2024...
Mrs Maria’s Easter Eggs

Mrs Maria’s Easter Eggs

Dyeing Easter eggs is one of Cyprus’ most beloved Easter traditions, closely tied to family, memory and the joyful preparation for Easter celebrations. Homes fill with colours, aromas and customs passed down through generations. Mrs Maria welcomes us into her kitchen...
Decorating the Epitaphios

Decorating the Epitaphios

Adorned with flowers and faith, the Epitaphios is one of the most moving Easter traditions in Cyprus. Through collective participation, floral scents and an atmosphere of devotion, tradition becomes both experience and memory. The decoration of the Epitaphios reminds...