Celebrating the Christmas holiday season in Greece and as a Greek Orthodox person has many great traditions found in Greece and throughout the world.  In this section you will find Greek Christmas information, articles, Greek Christmas recipes, Christmas traditions and much more!

Interesting Greek Christmas Traditions to Know

Christmas is one of the major holidays that are celebrated in Greece and amongst people of Greek origin throughout the world. This is a time that is filled with mome... Read More

Best Greek Dessert Recipes to Eat During Christmas

Christmas is a fairly big holiday in Greece, especially since the majority of the people in the country are Orthodox Christians. There are many traditions in place s... Read More

Greek Vocabulary Words for Christmas

Greece is a predominantly Christian country, which means that the majority of its citizens celebrate Christmas. This means that leading up to Christmas, the streets ... Read More

Greek Christmas Music Playlist

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What to Know About the Greek Christmas Eve Church Service

Every year, Orthodox Christians begin celebrating the Nativity of Christ on the Christmas Day. However, the preparations for the celebrations start much before that.... Read More

Why Greeks Decorate a Boat for Christmas

Greece has had a turbulent history. After the Greek War for Independence ended and the people were free from Ottoman control, Orthodox Christians no longer needed to... Read More

Unique Christmas Hog Tradition from Crete

Although most parts of Greece have similar Christmas traditions, there are some differences, especially on the island of Crete. The cuisine is also unique from the ... Read More

Do Greeks Exchange Christmas Gifts?

Exchanging gifts is a big part of Christmas celebrations throughout the world, and Greece is no exception. Gift giving is a part of the festivities and people all ov... Read More

Traditional Food Served on Christmas in Greece

Christmas is one of the most important days not only to Christians in Greece, but to Christians all over the world. As a result, people are in the mood to... Read More

All About the Christmas Nativity Fast in Greece

The Nativity Fast is a period where members of the church abstain, fast, and do penance in anticipation of the day of Christ’s birth. In the Orthodox Christian... Read More

What Are the Kalikantzaroi?

In Greek folk tradition, the Kallikantzaros represent a particular race of evil goblins that dwell underground but a rise to the surface during the 12 Christmas days... Read More

Greek Christmas Eve Tradition of Singing Carols (Kalanda)

Like many parts of the world, there is a tradition in Greece of going door to door to sing Christmas carols. However, unlike in other parts of the world, this... Read More

Why Does Santa Look Different in Greece?

People in the United States are used to the way Santa Claus looks. He’s depicted as an overweight and jolly man with a red and white suite and white beard.... Read More

Get to Know the Real Meaning of Xmas

Most of us have seen people abbreviate “Christmas” to “Xmas” or “X-mas.” For those of us who are diligent about making sure the m... Read More

Top 10 Greek Foods to Eat at Christmas

Christmas is one of the biggest holidays of the year throughout the world and Greece is no exception. During this holiday,  loved ones to spend time together, give ... Read More

Recipe for Christopsomo – Greek Christmas Bread

Christopsomo is a cake that is typically served on Christmas Day in Greece. Preparing this bread as a Christmas treat is something that is said to help bring about ... Read More

Recipe for Melomacarona (Melamakarona) – Greek Christmas Cookies

Melomacarona (melomakarono) are traditional egg-shaped Greek Christmas cookies soaked in a honey syrup. Recipe Ingredients for Melomacarona – Greek Christmas C... Read More