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Christmas Traditions in GreeceChristmas Traditions in Greece
Greece is a country whereGreece is a country where
traditions and customs are a parttraditions and customs are a part
of everyday life. Most holidays inof everyday life. Most holidays in
Greece are celebratedGreece are celebrated
traditionally, and Christmas in notraditionally, and Christmas in no
exception.exception.
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Christmas Traditions in GreeceChristmas Traditions in Greece
On Christmas Eve, children, often go outOn Christmas Eve, children, often go out
singing 'kalanda' (carols) in the streets.singing 'kalanda' (carols) in the streets.
They play drums and triangles as theyThey play drums and triangles as they
sing.sing.
Sometimes the will also carry model boatsSometimes the will also carry model boats
decorated with nuts which are painteddecorated with nuts which are painted
gold. Carrying a boat is a very old customgold. Carrying a boat is a very old custom
in the Greek Islands.in the Greek Islands.
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Christmas Traditions in GreeceChristmas Traditions in Greece
The Christmas boats are made of paper orThe Christmas boats are made of paper or
wood, decorated with small, colorful lampswood, decorated with small, colorful lamps
and a few, simple ornaments.and a few, simple ornaments.
Many municipalities have decorated theirMany municipalities have decorated their
squares and roads with Christmas Boats.squares and roads with Christmas Boats.
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Christmas Traditions in GreeceChristmas Traditions in Greece
According to tradition, during the Greek 12According to tradition, during the Greek 12
days of Christmas (December 25 todays of Christmas (December 25 to
January 6), goblins come out to teaseJanuary 6), goblins come out to tease
people and eat their food.people and eat their food.
This tradition is based on the legend thatThis tradition is based on the legend that
the "waters aren't christened" since Christthe "waters aren't christened" since Christ
has not yet been baptized.has not yet been baptized.
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Christmas Food in GreeceChristmas Food in Greece
Traditionally, the main course ofTraditionally, the main course of
Christmas dinner in Greece is roastChristmas dinner in Greece is roast
pork, with a variety of side delicacies.pork, with a variety of side delicacies.
Melomakarona and kourabiedes are theMelomakarona and kourabiedes are the
two varieties of Christmas and Newtwo varieties of Christmas and New
Year's cookies in Greece.Year's cookies in Greece.
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Christmas Food in GreeceChristmas Food in Greece
Christopsomo is the bread that is made onChristopsomo is the bread that is made on
Christmas Eve, which has a cross carvedChristmas Eve, which has a cross carved
into the top crust before it is baked.into the top crust before it is baked.
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Christmas Food in GreeceChristmas Food in Greece
Vasilopita is a cake that is eaten on NewVasilopita is a cake that is eaten on New
Year's Day. Before the cake is baked, aYear's Day. Before the cake is baked, a
coin covered in foil is placed in it. The Newcoin covered in foil is placed in it. The New
Year is written on top of the cake withYear is written on top of the cake with
almonds.almonds.
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Christmas in Greece: HolidayChristmas in Greece: Holiday
DestinationsDestinations
Some of the most charming features inSome of the most charming features in
Greece are its villages, especially thoseGreece are its villages, especially those
located on the beautiful mountainsides.located on the beautiful mountainsides.
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Christmas in Greece: HolidayChristmas in Greece: Holiday
DestinationsDestinations
At Christmas time in Greece, the tallAt Christmas time in Greece, the tall
mountains are snowcapped, as are themountains are snowcapped, as are the
lush evergreen trees that cover thelush evergreen trees that cover the
countryside. They are the ideal places tocountryside. They are the ideal places to
spend a white Christmas in Greece!spend a white Christmas in Greece!
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Christmas in Greece: Holiday DestinationsChristmas in Greece: Holiday Destinations
The most popular snow centers areThe most popular snow centers are
Parnassos near the town of Arcahova,Parnassos near the town of Arcahova,
Pertouli and Pilio in the region ofPertouli and Pilio in the region of
Thessaly, Tymfristos in the KarpenissiThessaly, Tymfristos in the Karpenissi
area, Helmos in the town of Kalavrita,area, Helmos in the town of Kalavrita,
Mainalos in Vytina, Peloponnese, VasilitsaMainalos in Vytina, Peloponnese, Vasilitsa
in Grevena and Kaimaktsalan in Edessa.in Grevena and Kaimaktsalan in Edessa.
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TEAM A’: M.GIANNOPOYLOSTEAM A’: M.GIANNOPOYLOS
S. KYRIAKIDOUS. KYRIAKIDOU
G.KOSTOPOYLOSG.KOSTOPOYLOS
K. MATIAKIK. MATIAKI
M. MYLONASM. MYLONAS
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CLASS 6CLASS 6thth
12o PRIMARY SCHOOL ,KOZANI12o PRIMARY SCHOOL ,KOZANI
