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Green Monday traditions and festivities across Cyprus

Green Monday traditions signal the beginning of Great Lent in the Orthodox Christian calendar, seven weeks before Easter. Also known as Clean Monday (Kathara...

Three simple ways to beat the winter blues

As the clocks go back and evenings grow darker, many people find themselves travelling to and from work without seeing much daylight. It’s common...

Epiphany explained: what we celebrate today

One date, shared celebration Today, January 6, Christians across the world mark Epiphany, a feast that speaks about revelation, light and new beginnings. While the...

Boxing Day explained: How the day after Christmas took shape

What is Boxing Day? Boxing Day is observed on 26 December, the day following Christmas Day, and is recognised as a public holiday in several...

Christmas Day: A story of love, peace and goodwill

Christmas Day is marked across much of the world as the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, a moment that has shaped centuries...