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Eiresione: An Ancient Greek Tradition that Inspired the Christmas Tree

Posted On November 26, 2024February 7, 2025 By Maria Paravantescomment

Did you know that the Ancient Greek ‘Eiresione’ branch tradition may have inspired the Christmas tree we all love and have today?

Karavaki: The Greek Christmas Boat of Hope

Posted On November 10, 2024March 13, 2025 By Maria Paravantescomment

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

What Do Greeks Do for Christmas

Posted On November 3, 2023February 11, 2025 By Maria Paravantescomment

What do Greeks do for Christmas? Family and friends gather around the dinner table, where all the holiday action takes place.

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Άνοιξη or Anixi is derived from the ancient Greek work “anoignimi” or “anoigo” which means “to open”. In Modern Greek, we use the Medieval meaning of the word, which means “spring” and which replaces the ancient word for spring “ear” (which you can hear in Byzantine chants). The word “anoixi” symbolizes the “opening” of…  Read more

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