Before the tree, Greeks, mainly on the islands and coast, decorated handmade boats. The ‘karavaki’ Christmas boat is now making a comeback.
Discover...‘Kalanta’: The Greek Christmas Carols
Greek Christmas kalanta (carols) are sung on Xmas Eve, when children – gloves, caps & triangles in hand – visit every house & shop: “Na Ta Poume?”
Discover...What Do Greeks Do for Christmas
In Greece, families and friends celebrate on Christmas Day around a dinner table set in its best with tints of red and green for the season.
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