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Kallikantzari: The Greek Trolls of Christmas

Posted On December 1, 2021December 1, 2022 By Maria Paravantescomment

Greece’s Christmas trolls, the ‘kallikantzari’ emerge from the darkness and cause a commotion for 12 whole days until January 6 sending a message to us all.

Karavaki: The Greek Christmas Boat of Hope

Posted On December 10, 2020December 31, 2022 By Maria Paravantescomment

Before the Christmas tree, Greeks, on the islands & coasts, decorated boats. The ‘karavaki’ Christmas boat custom is now making a comeback.

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