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What Do Greeks Do on New Year’s

Posted On January 1, 2020April 15, 2021 By thegreekvibecomment

Greeks begin to celebrate the coming of the new year on December 31. The celebrations are focused - as always - around food and family. Learn more

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Greek Carols for the New Year – The Kalanta Tradition

Posted On December 27, 2019January 2, 2022 By Maria Paravantescomment

Greek New Year's carols, or "kalanta", are musical masterpieces conveying the centuries-old wisdom of love, compassion and kindness. Learn more

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Greece New Year’s Eve

What Do Greeks Do on New Year’s

Greek Carols for the New Year – The Kalanta Tradition

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