Immigrate to Cyprus to learn about life in Cyprus: Cyprus has many holidays, some are national, while others are specific to the Greek community. For instance, New Year's Day is a holiday shared by all.
The Feast of Epiphany on January 6 is a holiday for the Greek community. On this day, farmers place several bowls of water and a plate filled with seeds on the table, ask the priest to recite prayers, and then pack the seeds away to be planted later, believing this will ensure a good harvest.
The Fire Jumping Festival on June 23 is also a Greek holiday, where people light bonfires in their yards at night, dance barefoot, and sing while jumping over the fire: “Get lost, fleas; perish, bedbugs; Saint John drives away all pests.” It is said that Saint John is the bearer of fire and light, and the Fire Jumping Festival is believed to ward off evil and bring peace throughout the year.
Additionally, there are some local festivals, such as the Orange Festival in Famagusta, the Limassol Carnival and Wine Festival, and the Flower Festival in Paphos.