Christmas
Economy
'Christmas Table' Cheaper, But Political Climate Weighs on Consumers
The so-called Greek Christmas table will be cheaper this year compared to 2013, but despite the Christmas mood in the market, consumers are negatively affected by the uncertainty caused by the current political climate, Hellenic Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen...
Diaspora
Poor Christmas Manger Reflects Mood in Austerity-Stricken Athens
A poor, plastic, unimaginative Christmas manger placed in Omonoia Square in Athens reflects the sad mood of austerity-stricken citizens and a city ravaged by neglect and continuous, destructive riots.
The plastic figures of Christ, Mary, Joseph and the wise men...
Economy
Greek Retailers Announce that Shops will Open this Sunday
On Sunday, December 14, shops nationwide will open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to an announcement on Thursday by the Hellenic Retail Business Association (SELPE). The Federation of private sector employees, which opposes Sunday opening in the...
Greek News
Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks Host National Christmas Tree Lighting
Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks took a break from their busy acting schedule yesterday to host the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, together with President Obama and his family. The ceremony took place at 4:30 PM in President's Park, near the...
Greece
Abstaining From Sex Is Part of Fasting
Nearly every known denomination features certain periods during which the faithful are obliged to follow certain rules, abstain from certain food, from any lusts of the flesh, and avoid temptation in general.
The Greek Orthodox Church also prescribes certain fasting...
Greece
What Greeks Wished for Most in 2014
By Pamela Lytra
Holidays are over and Greeks welcomed 2014 with their primary wish being Health. Employment ranked in fourth place, after Love and Happiness!
Greeks, according to Engagor -- one of the Top 5 listening tools worldwide -- started sending...
Greece
Touching Letters from Greek Children to Santa Claus
Thousands of children from all over Greece sent letters to their favorite saint, Santa Claus. Most of the children threw their letters in special red boxes of the Greek postal service, which were set up before the holidays in...
Canada
Traditional Christmas Holidays for Canada’s Greek Diaspora
The most important day of Christianity was celebrated with glory by Canada’s Greek Diaspora, despite the inclement weather with stormy winds and heavy snowfall in parts of Ontario, where electricity has not yet been restored.
Some churches in Montreal and...
Greece
Greece's President of Democracy Wished Everyone a Merry Christmas
The band of Presidential Guard, the National Opera children's choir and the Municipal Philharmonic Orchestra of Amfilohia visited the President of Democracy, Karolos Papoulias this morning to sing traditional Christmas carols.
Mr. Papoulias wished everyone a Merry Christmas, before departing...
Hollywood
Kelly Clarkson Celebrates Christmas with Television Special
Newlywed and expectant mom Kelly Clarkson is getting in the holiday spirit with her own television special, "Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale."
The 31-year-old pop singer, who is part Greek, taped a Christmas music special that airs Wednesday, Dec....