The Christmas Ship
The Christmas Ship Did you know that in some areas in Greece, in addition to decorated trees, you will also see decorated ships? The custom is particularly popular in the islands and is probably connected to the life of sailors. The decorated boat at Christmas time symbolized the anticipation of the return of the father […]
Shall we sing it?-Na ta poume?
Shall we sing it? Every year in Greece, early in the morning of Christmas Eve, on December 24, the neighborhoods are flooded with children’s voices. The children go from house to house, ring the bell and as soon as the door opens they ask “Shall we sing it?”. Holding the traditional metal triangle or accompanied […]
