2. The Christmas tree
We decorate the Christmas tree. This tradition comes
from ancient times, upon which people used to
decorate their homes for the new year with tree
branches. This was done for good health and
prosperity.
3. The boat
This is a tradition in Greek islands. They decorate a
boat and some years ago children sang the Christmas
carols holding this boat.
The students painted this boat:
4. The carols
Every geographical district has developed over the
years special carols that are sang by children the day
before the Christmas day, the new year day and the
Epiphany day.
6. The Christmas bread
This is a special bread for the Christmas day. They
make it with the best ingredients and they decorate it .
This is the Christmas bread which we baked….
7. The new year pie
This is a cake or a bread for new year day. We usually
insert a coin and whoever gets it will have good luck.
8. The Holy 12-days
In the orthodox church the period from 25/12 until 6/1 is
named “the holy 12days”.
The holy 12days in the orthodox angiography:
25/12 : Christmas
9. The Holy 12-days
1/1: Saint Vassileios
The children expect their presents to be delivered to
them on new years eve.
10. The Holy 12-days
6/1: The Epiphany. People attend the church
ceremony for the blessing of water. The priest throws
the cross into the sea and the youngsters dive in to
take it.