Dec 25, 2024 | Christmas in Greece
The Christmas carols – Τα κάλαντα των Χριστουγέννων Etymology The word Kalanda derives from the latin word “kalendae”. The word “kalendae” has its roots to the ancient Greek word, καλέω-ῶ. Carol’ s origins Kalanda are folk songs that are sung every year...
Dec 22, 2024 | Christmas in Greece
The Vasilopita Cake – Saint Basil sweet pie Saint Vasilis (Saint Basil) the Αrchbishop of Caesaria According to historical facts, when Saint Basil was the Archbishop of Caesaria in Asia Minor, the perfect of the region wanted to conquer and plunder Caesaria....
Dec 16, 2024 | Christmas in Greece
A letter to Santa Claus Have you already written your letter to Santa Claus? If not, do it as soon as possible! Christmas is coming! The tradition of writing a letter Writing a letter to Santa Claus remains a tradition, When kids and children write a letter to Santa...
Dec 11, 2024 | Christmas in Greece
The three wise men from East In bibliography we find the three wise men named as “The three Magi” or “The three Kings”. They were wise men who had studied the prophecies about Jesus’ birth. They travelled for a long time, following the Star of Bethlehem, to...
