Cyprus (officially The Republic of Cyprus) is an island nation in the Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus has a rich history, having been ruled by various entities throughout history, as part of the Ottoman Empire, and then by the British until 1960. Today, Cyprus’s demographic is divided into two main ethnic groups – Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot. While these groups have distinct cultures, traditions, and languages, all Cypriot citizens share a national pride and a sense of community. This article will explore the national holidays and other occasions that Cypriots observe and celebrate, and which are the busiest times for a gift delivery service or a florist Cyprus. People living in Cyprus and abroad can order gifts to be delivered from a Cyprus florist, allowing people to stay connected with loved ones, wherever they may be.
New Year’s Day: The first day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar is cause for festive celebrations all over the world. This occasion brings families together to look back in gratitude at the year past and look forward to what the new year will bring. For loved ones who are observing the new year abroad, an online delivery service or Cyprus florist who does deliveries can see that family members are part of each other’s celebrations. Many Cypriot families exchange Christmas gifts on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, as this is the date that the Cypriot Santa Claus (St Basil) is celebrated.
Epiphany: Epiphany (also known as the twelfth day of Christmas) is a religious holiday observed on the 6th of January each year. Families celebrate by enjoying the special King Cake and exchanging gifts, especially for children. Family members who live abroad can send toys or edible treats to their loved ones in Cyprus to mark this occasion.
Orthodox Easter: This is another major religious holiday celebrated in Cyprus. Typically, families will spend the day together and make and eat traditional foods. Hard-boiled eggs are dyed red and given as gifts, representing the promise of new life. Chocolate easter eggs are still often given as gifts to children. Baskets containing traditional sweet bread are often given as gifts to loved ones, as are flowers. A florist in Cyprus who offers a delivery service can arrange special gift baskets containing beautiful spring flowers and decadent treats to be sent to loved ones.Â
Christmas Day: While Christmas gifts tend to be exchanged on New Year’s Day instead of Christmas Day, this is still a special time for family to spend together and observe plenty of food – from elaborate meals to sweet cakes and treats. Relatives and friends celebrate each other and this special time they have together. Those who are not able to be with their families over Christmastime can send balloons, candles, chocolate treats, cakes, and wine using a gifting service that operates in Cyprus.
Engagements and weddings: These are both significant occasions in people’s lives and are marked by big celebrations with large groups of family and friends. Cash is commonly given as a gift from guests to these celebrations, though other items may be given, too. Especially for loved ones who cannot be in attendance, a meaningful gift that can be arranged will be a thoughtful gift for the couple. Jewellery, sweet treats, and beauty or homeware products can be given to celebrate an engagement or wedding.Â
Name day: In Eastern Orthodox tradition (which most of the population of Cyprus follows), religious Saints are assigned a day of the year to be their feast day. Generally, people who follow Eastern Orthodox tradition will give their children a Saint’s name when they are born. The day feast day of this Saint will become the child’s Name Day. If someone is not given a Saint’s name, they can choose to celebrate their name day on All Saints Day. Name Days are often considered more important than birthdays and call for big celebrations with classmates, colleagues, family, and friends. Flowers and cakes are typical gifts to send on someone’s Name Day. To add a unique touch, cakes can have personal messages written on them, and flowers can be chosen according to the person’s birth month. Relatives and friends can also send personalized balloons to a loved one observing their name day, which can be used as part of the celebrations. If Name Days and birthdays fall close to one another, they are often combined to make one big celebration or party.
