Christmas
Culture
Mistletoe Marks Joy of Christmas, New Life All Over the World
Mistletoe is one of those plants that lives almost all over the globe and at this time of year, it gives us something to look forward to -- or not -- at holiday gatherings.
Here are some things you may...
Health
Five Ways Christmas Affects Your Brain
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The Christmas season is an intense time of year. Neuroscience can shed some light on what it does to our brains.
By Kira Shaw
Christmas is a time of year like no other; gifts are exchanged, little-spoken-to relatives are contacted, and...
Culture
Is Christmas Really the Day Jesus Was Born?
Was Christ really born on December 25? The question of the correct dating of Christmas is an issue that has lingered in the minds of many for centuries after his life came to alter the world forever.
For those who...
Greek News
Athens Holiday Shopping Guide
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Athens during the Christmas holiday season is full of interesting and elegant shopping ideas. And Athenians have an unhealthy consumer zeal that results in packed retail streets in just about every neighborhood. Peter Poulos and his loyal dog, Mr....
events
10 Christmas Villages to Open Across Athens
Ten Christmas villages with activities for children are to open in neighborhoods across Athens December 23-January 6.
Nostimo - Recipe
Recipe for Kourabiedes, Greece’s Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Kourabiedes are some of the most famous Greek Christmas cookies. They are a kind of shortbread cookie. Perfectly sweet and satisfying, they are filled with almonds and topped with powdered sugar.
Depending on the region, Greek kourabiedes can also contain...
Greece
Florina: The Winter Fairyland in Northern Greece
Florina, Greece's northwesternmost city, is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful views that make it the perfect destination for winter vacations.
The city has a population of approximately twenty thousand people who live in the town itself with fifteen...
Life
People ‘Happier’ When They Put Christmas Decorations Up Earlier
People who put up their Christmas decorations earlier are happier, a recent study said. According to the same study, the process evokes strong feelings of childhood.
We all know that Christmas is a time of joy and, for many, deep...
Greek News
Omicron Casts Shadow on Christmas 2021 in Greece and the World
Despite all the many ways in which the world rebounded from the worst of the coronavirus crisis this year, Christmas 2021 will surely be remembered for its similarities to Christmas 2020.
With major public events -- even those that were...
Culture
Kalymnos Children Sing Traditional Christmas Carols for Greeks Everywhere
The schoolchildren of the Greek island of Kalymnos in the Dodecanese archipelago sang the traditional Christmas carols or kalanda for Greek people everywhere on Friday.
Walking down the steep, narrow cobblestone streets of the island's capital, the children sent a...