This will be the longest night of the year and the official beginning of the winter. The daylight has been getting less and less since September and now it lasts less than 10 hours, from sunrise to sunset. So the nights between December 17th and 23^rd are the longest of all the nights of the year. On Wednesday December 21^st noon, at 12:44 on Cyprus time, the Sun will reach the winter solstice, which means that its distance from the Earth's axis in the northern hemisphere is greater than any other time of the year.

The position of the Earth's axis sets the changes of the seasons on the planet and this period has always been celebrated by almost every people and culture (from the Romans to the ancient Scandinavians and Central European people). In Limassol, we may not have pagan rituals and daylong celebrations dedicated to the gods, but we are far from lacking opportunities for good nightlife for all tastes.

A large number of events with culinary activities, music, theme party and outdoor feasts, can give a completely different meaning in these lengthy, winter nights. Having already adopted the Christmas and festive vibe of the days, these nights are certainly an additional reason to go out and seize every opportunity for fun.

Find all events in All About Limassol agenda and choose the ones that suit you.

The winter solstice does not always occur on the same date on the calendar, but ranges between December 20^th and 23^rd, with more possible dates the 21^st and 22^nd. The last time the winter solstice for the northern hemisphere happened on December 23^rd was in 1903 and will not happen again before 2303.