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.