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Our school is located in the outskirts of Chania, in a beautiful semi-rural area.

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This is our website, take your time and explore it! Although it is written in Greek, you can find photos and posts from our activities throughout the year that might interest you!

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Αειφόρο 2/Θ Νηπιαγωγείο Αγίων Σαράντα Χανίων

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Σας καλωσορίζουμε στο ιστολόγιο του Αειφόρου 2/Θ Νηπιαγωγείου Αγίων Σαράντα Χανίων και σας ευχόμαστε καλή περιήγηση.

Το Νηπιαγωγείο μας βρίσκεται στη Δημοτική Ενότητα Ελευθερίου Βενιζέλου, στην οδό Ικάρου 27 στα Κατσιφαριανά Νεροκούρου του Δήμου Χανίων, σε απόσταση 4 χλμ. από την πόλη των Χανίων.

Στεγάζεται σε δημόσιο κτήριο από τις 5 Φεβρουαρίου 2007 και λειτουργούν σε αυτό δύο Πρωινά Υποχρεωτικά Τμήματα και δύο Προαιρετικά Ολοήμερα.

Έχει βραβευθεί για διαδικασίες και δράσεις του, προς την κατεύθυνση του μετασχηματισμού του σε αειφόρο σχολείο, με τη Σημαία "Αειφόρο Ελληνικό Σχολείο" από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Περιβάλλοντος και Πολιτισμού.

Επικοινωνία: mail@nip-ag-sarant.chan.sch.gr - Τηλέφωνο/fax: 2821095241.

Τη σχολική χρονιά 2021-2022 υπηρετούν οι εκπαιδευτικοί: Ειρήνη Χιωτάκη, προϊσταμένη του Νηπιαγωγείου (Πρωινό Υποχρεωτικό Τμήμα 1), Παρασκευή Αλογδιανάκη (Πρωινό Υποχρεωτικό Τμήμα 2), Αλεξάνδρα Αρτσιδάκη (Προαιρετικό Ολοήμερο Πρόγραμμα 1), Κατερίνα Τσιγωνάκη (Προαιρετικό Ολοήμερο Πρόγραμμα 2), Ελένη Κυριακοπούλου (Παράλληλη Στήριξη), Κατερίνα Σχοινοπλοκάκη (Αγγλικών).

Τη σχολική χρονιά 2020-2021 υπηρέτησαν οι νηπιαγωγοί: Ειρήνη Χιωτάκη, προϊσταμένη του Νηπιαγωγείου (Προαιρετικό Ολοήμερο Πρόγραμμα 1), Καλλιόπη Δενδράκη (Πρωινό Υποχρεωτικό Τμήμα 1, από 1-9-2020 έως 15-5-2021), Μαρία Δήμητρα Καραναστάση (Πρωινό Υποχρεωτικό Τμήμα 1, από 24-5-2021 έως 25-6-2021), Παρασκευή Αλογδιανάκη (Πρωινό Υποχρεωτικό Τμήμα 2), Κωνσταντίνα Μητσοπούλου (Προαιρετικό Ολοήμερο Πρόγραμμα 2), Ελισάβετ Γκαρνέτα (Παράλληλη Στήριξη), Νεκταρία Τάτση (Παράλληλη Στήριξη).

Τη σχολική χρονιά 2019 - 2020 υπηρέτησαν οι νηπιαγωγοί: Ειρήνη Χιωτάκη, προϊσταμένη του Νηπιαγωγείου (Πρωινό Υποχρεωτικό Τμήμα 1), Αλκμήνη Μπασκάκη (Πρωινό Υποχρεωτικό Τμήμα 2), Αικατερίνη Αθανασάκη (Προαιρετικό Ολοήμερο Πρόγραμμα, από 11-9-2019 έως 15-10-2019) και Μαρία Αχλαδιανάκη (Προαιρετικό Ολοήμερο Πρόγραμμα, από 16-10-2019).

Τη σχολική χρονιά 2018 - 2019 υπηρέτησαν οι νηπιαγωγοί: Ειρήνη Χιωτάκη, προϊσταμένη του Νηπιαγωγείου (Πρωινό Υποχρεωτικό Τμήμα 1), Ιωάννα Χρυσανθακοπούλου (Πρωινό Υποχρεωτικό Τμήμα 2), Αθηνά Μίχου (Προαιρετικό Ολοήμερο Πρόγραμμα).

Τη σχολική χρονιά 2017 - 2018 υπηρέτησαν οι νηπιαγωγοί: Ειρήνη Χιωτάκη, προϊσταμένη του Νηπιαγωγείου (Προαιρετικό Ολοήμερο Πρόγραμμα), Χριστίνη Τζομπανάκη (Πρωινό Υποχρεωτικό Τμήμα 2), Ελένη Μελισσινού (Πρωινό Υποχρεωτικό Τμήμα 1), Σταματία Ρίγκα (Ειδικό Βοηθητικό Προσωπικό).

Τη σχολική χρονιά 2016 - 2017 υπηρέτησαν οι νηπιαγωγοί: Ειρήνη Χιωτάκη, προϊσταμένη του Νηπιαγωγείου (Βασικό Υποχρεωτικό Τμήμα 1), Χριστίνη Τζομπανάκη (Βασικό Υποχρεωτικό Τμήμα 2), Θεανώ Πατακάκη (Προαιρετικό Ολοήμερο Πρόγραμμα).

Τη σχολική χρονιά 2015 - 2016 υπηρέτησαν οι νηπιαγωγοί: Ειρήνη Χιωτάκη, προϊσταμένη του Νηπιαγωγείου (Ολοήμερο Τμήμα), Χριστίνη Τζομπανάκη (Ολοήμερο Τμήμα), Μιχαλίτσα Παντελάκη (Κλασικό Τμήμα), Αικατερίνη Μπουκουβάλα (Παράλληλη Στήριξη).

Τη σχολική χρονιά 2014 - 2015 υπηρέτησαν οι νηπιαγωγοί: Χριστίνη Τζομπανάκη, προϊσταμένη του Νηπιαγωγείου (Ολοήμερο Τμήμα), Ειρήνη Χιωτάκη (Ολοήμερο Τμήμα), Καλλιόπη Δενδράκη (Κλασικό Τμήμα), Ελισάβετ Γκαρνέτα (Παράλληλη Στήριξη).

Τη σχολική χρονιά 2013 - 2014 υπηρέτησαν οι νηπιαγωγοί: Χριστίνη Τζομπανάκη, προϊσταμένη του Νηπιαγωγείου (Ολοήμερο Τμήμα), Ειρήνη Χιωτάκη (Ολοήμερο Τμήμα), Σπυριδούλα Αντωνάτου (Κλασικό Τμήμα), Ελένη Ζωιδάκη (Παράλληλη Στήριξη).

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ΝΗΠΙΑΓΩΓΕΙΟ ΑΓΙΩΝ ΣΑΡΑΝΤΑ

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Καλώς ορίσατε! - Αειφόρο 2/Θ Νηπιαγωγείο Αγίων Σαράντα Χανίων

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Σας καλωσορίζουμε στο ιστολόγιο του Αειφόρου 2/Θ Νηπιαγωγείου Αγίων Σαράντα Χανίων και σας ευχόμαστε καλή περιήγηση. Το Νηπιαγωγείο μας βρίσκεται στη Δημοτική Ενότητα Ελευθερίου Βενιζέλου, στην οδό Ικάρου 27 στα Κατσιφαριανά Νεροκούρου του Δήμου Χανίων, σε απόσταση 4 χλμ. από την πόλη των Χανίων.

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As Greeks we respect our traditions and we do our best to try and keep them...however, we also have some "new entries" that are especially cool and we would like to share them with you

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There are tons of unique ways to spend your Christmas holiday in Greece, from visiting the small hillside villages to island hopping those sleepier-than-usual tourist spots. Christmas in Greece is a beautiful experience. But what if you are looking for something a bit more traditional? Whether you want to indulge in an old Greek Christmas tradition or a new one, there really is something for everyone in Greece during the holiday season! Let's check out five of the coolest Christmas traditions in Greece!

1. We start off our tour of Greece in Athens, where in case you missed it, thousands of Santa's flood the street for the Santa Marathon each year. All participants donated €10 and all profits go towards the Association of Pediatric Trauma and the Welcome Center and to help the needy via the City of Athens charity.

2. Now let's take a trip to the Greek town of Volos where every year thousands of people gather together to release "fanaria" lanterns up into the night sky which represent their Christmas wishes. This illuminating show is simply magical!

3. Another cool experience is waiting for you in Parga, Greece. This town is a popular surfing destination in Epirus during the summer months but also has some unique holiday happenings during Christmas - like this Santa surfing display! Who knows if it will become a long-standing tradition? It sure is amusing to watch!

4. Every year townspeople in Florina gather to set dozens of large fires ablaze around their villages. This is an ancient tradition that was once done to worship the sun god, although with times changing, nowadays it is thought that the fires help guide the Three Wise Men on their journey during this holy season. There are still celebrations that take place around the enormous blazing trees that are quite the sight to see!

5. The Christmas Village in the northern Greek city of Drama is straight out of a fairytale! Literally the event is named "city of dreams" or "oniroúpoli" and there are a ton of events as well as a beautifully lit-up Christmas park to enjoy!

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Five Really Cool Christmas Traditions in Greece! [Videos and Photos]

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There are tons of unique ways to spend your Christmas holiday in Greece, from visiting the small hillside villages to island hopping those sleepier-than-usual tourist spots. Christmas in Greece is a beautiful experience. But what if you are looking for something a bit more traditional?

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Χριστουγεννιάτικα παιδικά τραγούδια & κάλαντα... (video HD)

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Greece may be best known for its Easter holidays with the spring flowers and red eggs rather than its Christmas tradition, but it sure has to offer an unforgettable experience for everyone visiting the country during the 14 official holidays setting really off on December 24 to January 6.

What makes Greece a unique Christmas holiday destination is the combination of two different sides: the glamorous and festive on the one hand (clearly inspired by the Western holiday traditions and patterns) and the religious and family-type on the other hand. The Christmas season in Greece begins on December 6th, when the patron saint of the holidays Saint Nicolas, protector of sailors, is celebrated (which explains why many decorate boats instead of trees), and ends on January 6 th, which marks the Epiphany (Theophania).

Most Greek towns are being decorated with Christmas lights and trees, stores are all decorated with Christmas ornaments and the streets are full of people doing the last minute shopping of presents amidst carols and bands playing in a festive mood. In most major towns, you will find concerts, theatrical performances and other cultural events that guarantee a wonderful time with plenty of things to do.

The holidays feature three basic days of celebration: Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and the Epiphany. On these days most people tend to gather at home with their families, relatives and friends and exchange gifts and wishes before the clock ticks midnight and the festive night life begins. Some choose to stay home and watch a Christmas show while enjoying their melomakarona and kourambiedes, while others party to daylight in the nightclubs and bouzoukia.

And this is what makes Greek Christmas an absolutely delight to the throat. Melomakarona and kourambiedes are something to wait for all year long. The first are semolina, cinnamon, and clove cookies drenched in hot honey syrup, while the second are rosewater and fresh butter cookies covered in powdered sugar. The kourambiedes are normally served on New Year's Eve but you will not find many who resist them before then. Moving on to the Christmas Eve dinner, this is where the real feast begins. Traditional Greek flavors include roasted pork and other delicacies but lately the filled up Western turkey has also become very popular. Depending on which town you visit, you fill come across regional delicacies specially cooked for Christmas time. A fixture you will enjoy in every Greek home is the Christopsomo (Christ's bread), a rich, round loaf scented with wine soaked figs, anise and orange.

When the clock strucks midnight on New Year's Eve, Greeks cut their vasilopita, a bread or cake which contains a hidden coin or trinket (flouri) which gives good luck to the receiver. The one who cuts the vasilopita must first cut a piece to Christ, the Virgin Mary, the house and St Basileios.

The tradition of vasilopita is associated with a legend, according to which, St. Basil called on the citizens of Caesarea to raise a ransom payment to stop the siege of the city. Each member of the city gave whatever they had in gold and jewelery. When the ransom was raised, the enemy was so embarrassed by the act of collective giving that he called off the siege without collecting payment. St. Basil was then tasked with returning the unpaid ransom, but had no way to know which items belonged to which family. So he baked all of the jewelery into loaves of bread and distributed the loaves to the city, and by a miracle each citizen received their exact share, the legend goes.[2] In some tellings the sieging chieftain is replaced with an evil emperor levying a tax, or simply with St. Basil attempting to give charity to the poor without embarrassing them.

On the Eve of Christmas day, New Year's day and the Theofania, children go around from house to house singing the kalanda (carols), which is a very old custom that survives almost unchanged over the years. In groups of two and more, children take their triangles, guitars and accordions knocking on doors asking if they "can say them". There are three different carols for each celebration but they all end up with the same wish "Κai tou hronou!" (blessings for the next year).

On Christmas day at dawn in the central Greek region of Thessaly, village girls go in silence to the nearest fountain to "steal mute water". The girl who reaches it first, will be the luckiest in the coming year. Having "stolen" the water, they spread butter and honey on the tap so that well-being will run through their homes just like water does. They add three pebbles and a briar leaf to the water in their pitcher, symbolizing optimism, good news and protection against evil, and return home in silence. There, every family member must drink the "mute" water. Whatever is left over, is spread in the four corners of the house, along with the three pebbles. Also in Thessaly, upon returning home after church on Christmas day, boys put cedar branches on the fire and girls, wild cherry branches. These represent youthful hopes for a happy life. The branch that burns first is of good omen to the person who placed it there, as it predicts a marriage will take place soon.

In some villages near the northern city of Edessa, on Christmas Eve, villagers take a piece of wood from a tree with a female name and another from one with a male name, preferably a thorny plant such as briar, and place them together in the chimney in a "marriage by fire". The way the wood burns determines the weather and the harvest in the coming year.

According to popular tradition, thorny plants chase away evil spirits. On the island of Crete, women prepare "Jesus' bread" (Christopsomo), a blessed bread that will sustain the entire family in the year to come. The women sit around the dough made out of the best flour and rose water, honey, sesame, cinnamon and cloves, singing religious songs as they wait for it to rise.

In Macedonian villages a few days before Christmas, the head of the family, generally a man, searches the fields for a large piece of olive or pine wood, while his wife cleans the old ashes out of the chimney and the vent, thus preventing any evil spirits from descending into the house. On Christmas Eve, the head of the family places the wood in the fire, where it will burn slowly through to the Epiphany. Tradition has it that this slow-burning "Christmas wood" (Christoxylo) provides heat for baby Jesus in the manger, while its ashes will protect the house and land from evil.

On the small northern Aegean island of Skiathos, old people say that beginning on December 1, evil spirits begin preparing their ship to sail to the island, leaving on Christmas Eve and arriving on Skiathos on Boxing Day. From Christmas to the Epiphany, the islanders stay indoors at night to avoid being deafened by the chattering spirits. But the day before the Epiphany they leave the island in hurry, to avoid being burned by the priest's holy water.

Epiphany on January the 6th is the revival of an ancient ceremony that predates Christianity. In ancient Roman times, the waters were blessed for the navigation period to commence, and Orthodox faith celebrates this day with Jesus' baptism in Jordan river. All across Greece, the waters are blessed by a priest and then men jump into the cold waters to retrieve the cross, which is considered to give them luck and blessing throughout the year. After the diving fishermen ask the priest to also bless their boats. Moreover, this is the finaly day of the Kalikantzaroi spending time on Earth's surface. Once the waters are blessed, the mischievious spirits responsible for many pranks and disturbances during Christmas, are banished back to Earth's core for the rest of the year until they rise again next time.

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Greece may be best known for its Easter holidays with the spring flowers and red eggs rather than its Christmas tradition, but it sure has to offer an unforgettable experience for everyone visiting the country during the 14 official holidays setting really off on December 24 to January 6.

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On Christmas Eve, children, especially boys, often go out singing 'kalanda' (carols) in the streets. They play drums and triangles as they sing. Sometimes they will also carry model boats decorated with nuts which are painted gold. Carrying a boat is a very old custom in the Greek Islands.

If the children sing well, they might be given money, as well things to eat like nuts, sweets and dried figs.

An old and very traditional decoration is a shallow wooden bowl with a piece of wire suspended across the rim. A sprig of basil wrapped around a wooden cross and hangs from the wire. Some water is kept in the bowl to keep the basil alive and fresh. Once a day someone, usually the mother of the family, dips the cross and basil into some holy water and uses it to sprinkle water in each room of the house.

This is believed to keep the 'kallikantzaroi' Καλλικάντζαρος (bad spirits) away. The kallikantzaroi are meant to appear only during the 12-day period from Christmas to Epiphany (January 6th). They are supposed to come from the middle of the earth and get into people's house through the chimney! The kallikantzaroi do things like putting out fires and making milk go off. Having a fire burning through the twelve days of Christmas is also meant to keep the kallikantzaroi away (burning old shoes is meant to be a very good way of scaring off the kallikantzaroi).

Every December, in Aristotelous Square in the city of Thessaloniki (which is the second biggest city Greece) a huge Christmas Tree and three masted sailing ship are put up. It's a popular tourist attraction. There are also large boat displays in other large Greek cities like Athens. Decorated ships are an old tradition in Greece where small ships were put up in homes when sailors had returned from sea voyages.

Christmas Trees are popular in Greece. The first known Christmas tree in Greece was in 1833 and was set-up by King Otto next to a large decorated boat. Over time, especially in the late 20th century, decorated Christmas trees became more popular than decorating a boat. But now having a boat as well as a tree is becoming more popular!

Going to a Midnight Mass Service is very important for most Greeks. After the service people can go home and end their Advent fast.

The main Christmas meal is often lamb or pork, roasted in an oven or over an open spit. It's often served with a spinach and cheese pie and various salads and vegetables. Other Christmas and new year foods include 'Baklava' (a sweet pastry made of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey), Kataifi (a pastry made from a special form of shredded filo dough and flavored with nuts and cinnamon), Theeples (a kind of fried pastry). The pastries are either eaten for breakfast or as starters. Another popular Christmas dessert are melomakarono, egg or oblong shaped biscuit/cakes made from flour, olive oil, and honey and rolled in chopped walnuts. Another popular biscuit in Greece are kourabiedes, which are a butter and almond cookie, a bit like shortbread.

A traditional table decoration are loaves of 'Christopsomo' (Christ's Bread or Christmas bread). It's a round sweet bread which is flavored with cinnamon, orange and cloves. The top is decorated with a cross. The bread is made on Christmas Eve ready to be eaten on Christmas Day.

In Greek Happy/Merry Christmas is 'Kala Christougenna'. Happy/Merry Christmas in lots more languages.

In Greece, presents are often brought to children by Aghios Vassilis / Άγιος Βασίλης (Saint Basil/Saint Vasilis) on the 1st January as that is St Basil's Day.

On New Year's Eve many families will have a big meal and play games. At midnight there are lots of hugs, kisses and best wishes for the new year. New Year kalanda songs/carols might also be sung. On New Year's Day, in many places in Greece, there is the tradition of Bounamathes (bouna-MA-thes). Adults in the family give money and gifts to the children wishing them a happy new year.

Another big event in many houses on New Year's Day is the Pothariko (pothari-KO). This is a tradition that says a child that is thought to be 'lucky' or the first-born of a family or sometimes the man of the house must be the first person to enter a house that year - and they must do it with their right foot. The Greeks believe that this will bring luck to the household the whole year. In some areas of Greece the person holds a pomegranate, and they break it at the front door before entering the house. The seeds are scattered which symbolizes the happiness and the good fortune for the house - and the more pomegranate seeds the better!

There is also a special St Basil's Day cake called 'Vasilopita' (vasi-LO-pita). The cake has a coin cooked inside it. In some parts of Greece the cake is light and sweet sponge cake, but in others it's more like a bread. Whoever finds the coin in their slice is thought to be lucky for the year.

In some families, the father of the house cuts the Vasilopita and gives out the pieces. Traditionally, the first slice is for Jesus, the second it is for Mary, the third is for the poor people and the fourth is for the household. Then the rest of the slices go to the members of the family/household depending on their age, with the oldest person first.

People in Greece also celebrate Epiphany on the 6th January. In the Greek Orthodox Church, Epiphany celebrates Jesus's baptism when he was a man. It's also known as 'The Blessing of the Waters'. There are many events throughout the country where young men dive into really cold lakes, rivers and the sea to try to be first to get a cross which has been blessed by a priest and thrown into the water. Whoever gets the cross first is meant to have good luck during the coming year. Epiphany festivals also include blessings of boats & ships, music, dancing and lots of food.

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On Christmas Eve, children, especially boys, often go out singing 'kalanda' (carols) in the streets. They play drums and triangles as they sing. Sometimes they will also carry model boats decorated with nuts which are painted gold. Carrying a boat is a very old custom in the Greek Islands.

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The boat (karavaki) symbolises sailing towards the new life that follows the birth of Jesus Christ. With Greece being so connected to the sea, decorating a boat during Christmas also serves as a token of gratitude to the marines and sailors who have devoted their lives to the sea for their country.

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We are especially proud because our city was the first city  in Greece that organized the fundraising event "Santa Run" that is taking place in many cities around the world!

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Το σωματείο Santa Run, σε συνεργασία με τοπικούς φορείς, διοργανώνει το 8ο Santa Run στα Χανιά για την ενίσχυση των σωματείων ΕΛΕΠΑΠ, Κ.Η.Φ.Α.ΑΜΕΑ, ΚΗΦΑΠ "Η Μεγαλόχαρη" και Ορίζοντας, που ασχολούνται με παιδιά της πόλης μας που αντιμετωπίζουν προβλήματα υγείας.
Πρόκειται για μια γιορτινή διοργάνωση, παρωδία του γνωστού Santa Run που διοργανώνεται σε διάφορες πόλεις του κόσμου κάθε Δεκέμβρη. Μια πορεία περπατήματος μέσα στην πόλη των Χανίων, όπου οι συμμετέχοντες φορούν στολές Άγιου Βασίλη. Όλη η πόλη είναι παρούσα, από τα καταστήματα της διαδρομής που προσφέρουν κεράσματα στους συμμετέχοντες, μέχρι τους χανιώτες dj που γεμίζουν με πολλή μουσική τους δρόμους της πόλης. Στο Santa Run είμαστε όλοι κερδισμένοι γιατί προσφέρουμε στα παιδιά που έχουν ανάγκη.
Όλα τα έσοδα της διοργάνωσης αποδίδονται στα τέσσερα ωφελούμενα σωματεία.

What is Santa Run?

The Santa Run, in cooperation with local organizations, organizes the 8th Santa Run in Chania to support ELEPAP, KEFAAA, KIFAP "Megalohari" and Horizon, who are involved with children of our city who have health problems.
This is a celebration, which is held in various cities around the world every December. A route of walking in the city of Chania, where the participants wear Santa Claus uniform. The whole city is present, from the shops on the roads that offer treats to the participants, to the DJS in Chania who fill up the streets with music. At Santa Run we are all winners because we offer to children in need.
All the proceeds of the event are attributed to the four beneficial associations.

To Santa Run Χανιά είναι το πρώτο Santa Run που έγινε στην Ελλάδα, το 2011. Αυτή τη στιγμή, είναι αναλογικά το μεγαλύτερο σε πλήθος κόσμου και συγκέντρωση χρημάτων στην Ευρώπη. Γιατί ολόκληρη η πόλη είναι παρούσα, από τις επιχειρήσεις που με τις χορηγίες τους καλύπτουν όλα τα έξοδα της διοργάνωσης, ώστε όλα τα έσοδα από τις συμμετοχές να πηγαίνουν στα τέσσερα σωματεία, έως τα καταστήματα της διαδρομής που προσφέρουν κεράσματα στους συμμετέχοντες, και τους χανιώτες μουσικούς και djs που γεμίζουν με πολλή μουσική τους δρόμους της πόλης.
Το 2016, το σύνολο των χρημάτων που συγκεντρώθηκε ήταν 76.000 ευρώ. Ενώ, στα 7 χρόνια που πραγματοποιείται το Santa Run Χανιά έχει αποδώσει στα ωφελούμενα σωματεία περισσότερα από 400.000 ευρώ.

Santa Run Chania is the first Santa Run that took place in Greece in 2011. At the moment, it is the world's largest and most fundraising organization in Europe. Because the whole city is present, by the companies that with their sponsors cover all the expenses of the event, so that all the proceeds from the entries go to the four associations, to the shops that offer treats to the participants, and the musicians and djs that fill with a lot of music the streets of the city.
In 2016, the total money raised was 76,000 euros. While in the seven years of the Santa Run Chania it has earned more than 420,000 euros in benefiting clubs.

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As every country we have our very own delicacies that you can find in almost every household this time of the year!

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Christmas sweets in Greece can be a tradition throughout the whole country... or just limited to one region only. What they do have in common though, is that they bring us back and remind us of our warm childhood memories. The aromas alone help us remember that it is a very special time of the year.

Here's a list of ten different Christmas sweets made famous in Greece; the first five being the most popular ones.

Melomakarona

Melomakarona; the most traditional of the Christmas sweets, will most likely be found in nearly all of the Greek households during the holiday season. If you would like to try making them at home, take a or if you are interested in finding out the fat and calorie content, then take a look

Kourabiedes

Kourabiedes are delicious shortbread type of cookies made with pure butter, flour and sugar. They are quite easy to make, and easier for them to disappear from the plate. They taste better if made at home, trust us.

Diples

Diples are fried folded bites served after being drizzled with honey syrup. Some people also love to sprinkle them with chopped nuts. This dessert's roots come from the Peloponnese, but it is eaten with the same enthusiasm all over Greece.

Christopsomo

This sweet spiritual Christmas bread although not common, can contain ingredients such as raisins, cinnamon and even anise. It's prepared with care and baked with love since; as its name Christopsomo suggests, it's Christ's bread. Families prepare it on Christmas Eve and then serve it at the Christmas Day table, so as to bring blessings to the whole family.

Vasilopita

This New Year's Day sweet is adored by everyone; especially kids, in most every Greek household. Vasilopita is a cake which is popular not only in Greece, but in other countries throughout the Balkans, as well. Vasilopita; which is cut on New Year's Day, is baked with a hidden coin inside. On New Year's Day when the Vasilopita is cut and served, tradition dictates that the person who gets the piece with the coin in it is said to be the lucky one. Along with 'winning the coin' today, 'the lucky one' will also have good luck for the rest of the year, as well.

The 5 sweets mentioned above are the ones we are bound to find every year at our table, along with , and possibly even with loukoumades! However, there are other sweets that are made in Greece, that not every Greek is even aware of.

These include:

Mamoulia

Mamoulia are a type of filled pastry that locals from Chios prepare, using traditional ingredients such as nuts and almonds and sometimes masticha, as well. Mamoulia are very popular in Chios, but can be found on several other of the Greek islands, as well.

Pontic Isli

This recipe originally arrived in Greece with the Pontic Greeks. When the Pontians arrived in Greece, they also brought a special pair of tweezers with them, so as to make the design on each one of these sweets. Pontic Isli are very similar to melomakarona; the difference being that they have a walnut heart in them, which makes them irresistible.

Mamounia

White icing sugar which reminds us of snowy mountains, is a trait that many Greek Christmas cookies share. Mamounia, come from the island of Limnos, and are extremely sweet since before being sprinkled with icing sugar, they are dipped in syrup.

Karydokourabiedes

These chewy pieces of heaven from Arcadia are extremely sweet, with intense nutty flavours. Some describe them as kourabiedes with nuts, and although they have a lot of similar ingredients, the original recipe also adds a good quantity of spices such as clove and cinnamon. This sweet is called Karydata in other regions, and people prefer to add marmalade to them, instead of icing sugar on top.

Psarakia

Psarakia Christmas sweets that can be baked or fried, are filled with walnuts and come from the island of Tinos. They are named Psarakia (little fish) because in some households they are made in the shape of fish. Whether baked or fried, people always serve them sprinkled with icing sugar.

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10 Traditional Greek Christmas Sweets to Fall in Love With

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Christmas sweets in Greece can be a tradition throughout the whole country... or just limited to one region only. What they do have in common though, is that they bring us back and remind us of our warm childhood memories. The aromas alone help us remember that it is a very special time of the year.