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1. Morning and Evening Christmas
Traditions in Greece
Greece is a country where customs and traditions are a part of everyday life.
Most holidays in Greece are celebrated traditionally and Christmas is no
exception. The custom of Christmas caroling is that children go from house to
house singing the carol with the accompaniment of a triangle and the resident
of the house gives them a small amount of money. Greek Christmas carols
(calanda) are sung on the mornings of Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and
January 5th, the Eve of the Epiphany.
Pomegranate hanging
In many parts of Greece, people hang a pomegranate above the front door
of their house. By the New Year, Greeks throw it on the ground so it breaks
and step into their house on the right foot, which according to tradition brings
good luck.
Church on Christmas morning
Due to the Christian Orthodox Religion, Christmas is a very religious holiday
in Greece. The season starts off with the Saint Nicolas day and continues with
many saint’s days up until Christmas. It is customary for those of faith to go to
church on Christmas morning for the religious service.
Family day
Us the Greeks usually spend time with family and friends on Christmas and
New Year’s Day, as it is the most special and important holiday we have. We
often light the fireplace and just do things that bring us closer together since
Christmas is also known as the holiday of forgiveness and the season of kind
and thoughtful gestures. In the evening people are getting prepared for the
family dinners or visits to their friends. Our country is also known for its
hospitality so we most certainly won’t leave anyone alone in such valuable
days. If you all wondering, yes Santa Claus is coming at New Year’s Eve as
well baring gifts to young children putting them underneath the Christmas
tree, so as the kids can found them in the morning and the place will fill with
happy children’s faces full of joy and pleasure.