UNIC Christmas Spirit returns for a joyful on-campus holiday experience
UNIC Christmas Spirit 2024 is co-organised by the University of Nicosia and Karaiskakio foundation and will run from Friday, 29 November, to Friday, 6 December, welcoming the public to join in the holiday festivities:
- Christmas Tree Lighting with live broadcast by LOVE FM 100.7
- Christmas Village with an outdoor market and activities
- Free Christmas Movie Screenings.
Christmas Tree Lighting
29 November, 18:00
The festivities begin with the lighting of the Christmas tree on Friday, 29 November, at 18:00. Guests will enjoy complimentary treats as they listen to seasonal music provided by Fani Papamichael and Tasos Evangelou during a live broadcast with LOVE FM 100.7. The evening will also feature musical performances by students from UNIC’s Music programme.
A detailed programme will be released soon.
Christmas Village
29 November, 18:00-22:00
30 November – 1 December, 11:00-19:00
On 29 November between 18:00 and 22:00, and 30 November to 1 December, between 11:00 and 19:00, visitors can explore UNIC’s Christmas Village. This festive market features beautifully decorated wooden houses and stalls offering handicrafts, holiday decorations, gifts, sweets, drinks, and street food.
During the weekend 30 November to 1 December, activities for both adults and children will include dance and music performances, storytelling, face painting, a photo booth with Santa and his elves, a bouncy castle, and more.
A detailed programme will be released soon.
Christmas Movie Screenings
2 – 4 December, and Friday, 6 December
Adding to the family-friendly atmosphere, “UNIC Christmas Spirit” will host free Christmas movie screenings from Monday, 2 December, to Wednesday, 4 December, and Friday, 6 December, at UNIC’s Discovery Hall
A detailed programme will be released soon.
The event is sponsored by LOVE FM 100,7.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, 1 December
The series of events kicks off with the lighting of the Christmas tree on Friday, 1 December at 18:00. Standing at 10 meters tall, UNIC’s tree is among the capital’s tallest Christmas trees. During the event, the University of Nicosia will treat visitors to complimentary mulled wine, hot soup and treats.
Christmas Village
Saturday, 2 December and Sunday, 3 December
On Saturday, 2 December and Sunday, 3 December, from 11:00 to 19:00, visitors can take part in UNIC’s festive “Christmas village,” featuring decorated wooden houses and stalls, an outdoor market with handicrafts, Christmas decorations, gifts, sweets and street food.
There will also be activities for both adults and children, ranging from theatre and music performances, storytelling, face painting, a photo booth with Santa and elves, a bouncy castle, and more.
