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Merry Christmas ❤️❤️

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Christmas activities in Santa Barbara local church.

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On the eve of Christmas housewives make the traditional Christmas bread .

Its difference with normal bread is the shape and the designs on it .

In addition to the dough cross that adorns the bread in the middle,housewives decorated it with various designs and dedicated it to the birth of Christ

The recipe is:

For the dough

1) 550-600 ml water , at room temperature

2) 18g yeast

3) 120g sugar

4) 50g olive oil ,+extra 10g for brushing bowl

5) 1 kilo hard flour

6) 1 teaspoon canela

7) 10g salt

8) 30g anise

9) 100g walnuts

To decorate:

1) 120g water lukewarm

2)20g olive oil

3)1/2 teaspoon salt

4) 250g all-purpose flour

5) 1 walnut , whole

6) 1 egg , lightly beaten for brushing

For the glaze :

1) 120d honey

2) 20g brandy

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Christmas chocolate log (Theofilos Trakadas, Dionysis Chachalis)

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Christmas chocolate log (Theofilos Trakadas, Dionysis Chachalis)

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The Christmas log is a traditional desert that is made by thousands of families across the country. You will need the following ingredients:

250 g butter

400 g sweetened condensed milk

1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

2 tablespoon(s) cocoa powder

200 g chocolate couverture

450 g tea biscuits

60 g brandy

80 g walnuts

1 pinch salt

To make it, proceed with the following steps :

Place a saucepan over medium heat.

Add the butter, the sweetened condensed milk, the vanilla extract, the cocoa powder, and whisk well. Leave it on heat until the butter melts.

Remove from the heat and add the chocolate cut into pieces. Allow 20 seconds for the chocolate to start melting and then whisk until it melts completely. Set aside.

In a bowl add the biscuits, drizzle them with the brandy, and add the salt and the walnuts.

Mix by pressing lightly with your hands to crush the biscuits into large pieces.

Add the chocolate mixture into the bowl with the biscuits and mix well.

Spread a piece of parchment paper on your working surface, put the mixture on, and fold into a roll.

Wrap the whole roll in plastic wrap and press the edges well, like a candy, to shape it evenly.

Refrigerate for 3-4 hours until well chilled.

Serve with icing sugar and cocoa powder.

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In Greece, as well as in countries with Greek diaspora, the traditions of Epiphany (Theophania) include the following:

1) Children sing the "carols of Lights" on the eve of the celebration and the following day.

2) The Cross retrieval (the "catching of the Cross") by swimmers, the divers. The person who catches the Cross, after kissing it, carries it around homes and receives precious gifts.

3) The blessing of homes by the priests.

4) The dance of the "kalikantzaroi"-(goblins) in many neighborhoods (a traditional dance).

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Jason and Odysseas 3 Gel of Argyroupolhs

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Jason and Odysseas 3 Gel of Argyroupolhs

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On new year's eve, we stay awake over night to see the change of the year. When that happens all of the family gathers, and they break a pomegranate on the floor. After doing so, we say many wish like "with health and joy and happiness in the new years" and " as many seeds as the pomegranate drops so many pounds to have in our pockets". Lastly, as many seeds drop from the fruit, so many will the happy days be in the new year.

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Konstantinos P. Konstantinos T. Ellie G.

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Konstantinos P. Konstantinos T. Ellie G.

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In the morning of the Christmas Eve parents escort their children through the neighborhood. The kids ring the doorbells to every house the come across and after the host opens the door to them they ask whether or not to sing. After the host agrees, the kids start ringing a musical triangle the brought with them and sing. Sometimes apart from the triangle kids brjng along musical instruments such as a guitar, a flute or even a clarinet and they paly along while singing. Once the children finish the song, the host offers each of the kids a small amount of money, the children thank the host and move on to the next house

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ΑΡΓΥΡΟΗΛΙΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ ΝΙΚΟΣ 3ΓΕΛ ΑΡΓΥΡΟΥΠΟΛΗΣ

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ΑΡΓΥΡΟΗΛΙΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ ΝΙΚΟΣ 3ΓΕΛ ΑΡΓΥΡΟΥΠΟΛΗΣ

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On 24 of Decber mostly children get up early , they grab an instrument called triangle. Then they get out with their friends to sing Christmas carrols to shops and houses. As a reward children get money or snacks.

Some of the lyrics we sing in Greece at Christmas Eve are :

"Good evening, lords, if it is your command, I shall speak in your noble residence. Christ is born today in Bethlehem, the city; the heavens rejoice, and all of nature is glad. He is born in a cave, in a manger of horses, the king of the heavens and the creator of all."

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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On New Year's morning, the whole family goes to church, well dressed, to watch the mass and welcome the new year all together.
on the way back, the owner of the house has a pomegranate in his pocket,enters the house and throws the pomegranate on the floor. As he throws the pomegranate on the floor, he says a wish <<with health and joy and happiness in the new year and as many fruits as the pomegranate has so many pounds to have in our pocket.The children look with admiration at the pomegranate and as many as there are tears, so many will be the happy days of the year

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Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth

I love this song because it talks about the Jesus birth and it also make me feel happy and i love to singing at Christmas

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Exchange of Gifts:

In Greece gifts aren’t exchanged on December 24 or 25 but they are given on New Year’s Day. It is very exciting because children wait longer to take their gifts.

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Pomegranate is an ancient fruit that has symbolized fertility, prosperity and rebirth for thousands of years in Greece and Greek mythology.

During Christmas in almost all Greek homes one encounters pomegranates, especially at the entrance, while some take the fruit to church to bless it. According to the custom found mainly in the Peloponnese, just before the turn of the year, families leave the house, symbolizing the old time that passed. They re-enter with the right foot, while the one who enters first throws the pomegranate at the door to break.

It is said that this tradition brings good luck and that the number of seeds thrown away is equal to the share of good fortune that the family will have in the coming year.

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Among the Greek Christmas customs, the Vasilopita that we cut on the first day of the year is closely associated with Saint Basil. According to one version of history, the tradition comes from the life of the Saint, when a king had instituted heavy taxation at a time of great poverty. People gave their jewels to pay, so the Saint called the king to repent, and so it happened.

The king returned the jewelry to the world, but no one knew what belonged to whom, so Santa Claus decided to put the jewelry in the pie and give pieces to the world, and miraculously, everyone received their jewelry.

Nowadays instead of jewerly we put in the pie a coin and whoever gets it in their piece they are blessed with luck thoughout the year!! 🪙

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The Christmas boat or “karavaki” as Greeks call it is the most Greek tradition you will find in the country around the holidays. In the past Greeks, being a nautical people, would decorate boats instead of Christmas trees.

The tradition of “karavakia” comes from the connection between Greece and the sea. Some say that it was a way to thank Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors, for protecting the people who worked at sea. Others believe that it showed the people’s longing for their families, fathers and brothers, who worked as sailors and could not be around for Christmas. The bright lights on the Greek Christmas boats might have been an effort to show the way back home to all these sailors and even people who had migrated to other countries.

Even though it is a tradition of the past, “karavakia” are now making a comeback. Nowadays,  you can find decorated Christmas boats in city centers, usually next to the international Christmas tree.

Merry Christmas!!

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Melomakarona and kourabiedes

2 of the best and the most well known sweets for christmas in Greece. In my opinion melomakarona are far more significant than kourabiedes. They are more tasty!😋

Recipe for melomakarona (from AI)

Ingredients:

- 500g of fine semolina

- 250g of butter, softened

- 250g of sugar

- 2 teaspoons of baking powder

- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves

- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

- Zest of 1 orange

- Zest of 1 lemon

- 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice

- 1/4 cup of brandy

- 1 cup of chopped walnuts

- 1 cup of chopped almonds

- Honey, for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. In a large bowl, mix together the semolina, butter, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, orange zest, and lemon zest.

3. Gradually add the orange juice and brandy to the mixture, mixing well until a soft dough forms.

4. Fold in the chopped walnuts and almonds.

5. Take small portions of the dough and shape them into small oval or round cookies.

6. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely.

9. Drizzle the cooled cookies with honey abd serve🍪🍯

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I wish you Merry Merry Christmas and happy holidays!!!!!

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I wish you a merry merry Christmas!

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Diples, a traditional Christmas sweet.

Our sweetest season's greetings to all!

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Χριστουγεννιάτικα Τραγούδια & Κάλαντα 🎄 Christmas Songs & Carols 🎅2023 ⛄

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We created a Christmas tree of wishes  by digital tool . Write your wish for the new year.

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The Christmas tree of wishes word cloud art created by Mamelen98

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On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, during school hours, the established Candy Bazaar of the Parents & Guardians Council of the 1st High School of Agios Dimitrios was successfully held in collaboration with the 15-member student council.

The festive bench, which were set up, were flooded with delicious sweets, charms and gifts, spreading the Christmas spirit just before the birth

of Jesus.

• The proceeds from the sales will be allocated for the financial support of the students' excursions.

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The Christmas time is near!!! Let's celebrate it together in our special "etwinning" way by posting holiday material...

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Christmas Cards - 1st Gym Agios Dimitrios

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Christmas Cards - 1st Gym Agios Dimitrios