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New Year's Day & the Winter Solstice

Observance/Celebrations

  • First day of the year
  • Celebrated across Kyrias

Traditions

  • Spending the night before up to countdown to midnight
  • Drink and be merry
  • Sending prayers to Apatia for good luck in the year
  • Writing down one's wishes and burning them
  • Divination for the new year
  • Being outside when the solstice hits
  • Taking the day to be with family
  • Vasilopita (Coin Cake)
  • Eating a pomegranates to honour the goddess of winter.

Description

Also known as "Lule"
Often a time of reflection and rebirth as people plan for the new year. Many celebrate the solstice and seek renewal in their lives.

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