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Greek Christmas Online Course & Activity Book
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Γεια σας, φίλοι μου! 🎄✨
Want to discover the magic of Christmas in Greece? This is your ticket to a festive adventure! Learn about mouthwatering holiday treats, mysterious Christmas goblins, and beautiful traditions that will make you feel like you're right in the heart of a holiday celebration in Greece.
Maybe you have a Greek family, or Greek friends, or maybe your significant other is Greek. Or, you might be simply curious to learn more about this wonderful holiday in Greece, because deep inside you’re a Greek at heart!
Ready to unwrap the magic of a Greek Christmas? 🎁
The course is available for a limited time only - access today and keep it forever!
Έλα μαζί μου (Come join me!) και καλές γιορτές!
~ Danae Florou ✨
Greek Christmas Online Course & Activity Book
Welcome to this joyful online course where you watch, listen, read, sing, write, create and
learn all about the Greek Christmas Holidays.
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Lesson 1.1: Ευχές | Wishes
How to wish for the holidays? Watch the lesson, learn & practice the Greek wishes. Plus: Learn how to write wishes in Greek for your Christmas cards, with 3 easily adapted templates.
How to wish for the holidays? Watch the lesson, learn & practice the Greek wishes. Plus: Learn how to write wishes in Greek for your Christmas cards, with 3 easily adapted templates.
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Lesson 1.2: Μελομακάρονα ή Κουραμπιέδες; | Melomakarona or Kourabiedes?
Decisions, decisions: The Christmas debate (with recipes!) and a deep dive to fascinating word stories [ελληνικά & English]
Decisions, decisions: The Christmas debate (with recipes!) and a deep dive to fascinating word stories [ελληνικά & English]
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Lesson 1.3: Στολισμός | Decoration
When did the Christmas tree come to Greece? What did people decorate before that and why? Watch the lesson to learn more. Plus: Festive vocabulary flashcards with audio.
When did the Christmas tree come to Greece? What did people decorate before that and why? Watch the lesson to learn more. Plus: Festive vocabulary flashcards with audio.
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Lesson 1.4: Χριστόψωμο | Christ's Bread
In this lesson we talk about a special bread! When to make it and how to decorate it? (with glossary & recipe)
In this lesson we talk about a special bread! When to make it and how to decorate it? (with glossary & recipe)
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Lesson 1.5: Κάλαντα Χριστουγέννων | Christmas carols
When and how to sing the Christmas carols? Learn the standard carols and listen to the large variety of Greek carols from all over Greece (and beyond) with this playlist.
When and how to sing the Christmas carols? Learn the standard carols and listen to the large variety of Greek carols from all over Greece (and beyond) with this playlist.
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Lesson 2.1: Στο Χριστουγεννιάτικο τραπέζι | At the Christmas table
What to bring, cook, eat and say on this special day AND on New Year’s day [ελληνικά & English]
What to bring, cook, eat and say on this special day AND on New Year’s day [ελληνικά & English]
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Lesson 2.2: Καλικάντζαροι | Kalikantzari
Listen to the story about the mischievous Christmas goblins, kalikantzari and the tree of life (with transcript in Greek and English).
Listen to the story about the mischievous Christmas goblins, kalikantzari and the tree of life (with transcript in Greek and English).
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Lesson 3.1: Βασιλόπιτα | St. Vasileios pie
Make a New Year’s pie (“Vasilopita”) and hide a coin inside for good luck! Read more about this beautiful custom and find inside the recipe.
Make a New Year’s pie (“Vasilopita”) and hide a coin inside for good luck! Read more about this beautiful custom and find inside the recipe.
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Lesson 3.2: Κάλαντα Πρωτοχρονιάς | New Year's carols
Learn, listen & sing the New Year’s carols to start the year with good health, and longevity. Plus: Solve a crossword puzzle to test your knowledge so far!
Learn, listen & sing the New Year’s carols to start the year with good health, and longevity. Plus: Solve a crossword puzzle to test your knowledge so far!
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Lesson 4.1: Το "ποδαρικό" | A New Year's custom
Start the year on the right foot. Find out how in this lesson!
Start the year on the right foot. Find out how in this lesson!
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Lesson 4.2: Ο Άγιος Βασίλης | Saint Vasileios
Listen to the story of the kind & fair Saint Vasileios (with transcript in Greek and English). Plus: Solve another crossword puzzle - challenge yourself!
Listen to the story of the kind & fair Saint Vasileios (with transcript in Greek and English). Plus: Solve another crossword puzzle - challenge yourself!
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Lesson 5.1: Κάλαντα των Φώτων | Epiphany carols
Learn and sing these beautiful carols and discover more about a less known Greek Christmas tradition. Plus: Do a fun listening activity!
Learn and sing these beautiful carols and discover more about a less known Greek Christmas tradition. Plus: Do a fun listening activity!
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Lesson 5.2: Αγιασμός των Υδάτων | Blessing of the Waters
On Epiphany day, the Blessing of the Waters is a religious custom everywhere in Greece. Listen more about this day (with transcript in Greek and English).
On Epiphany day, the Blessing of the Waters is a religious custom everywhere in Greece. Listen more about this day (with transcript in Greek and English).
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[End of the Course Quiz] Will you win the golden coin?
End the course with a quiz! How much can you remember? Will you “win” the golden coin for good luck in the new year?
End the course with a quiz! How much can you remember? Will you “win” the golden coin for good luck in the new year?
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Keep up your learning after the holidays ✨
Beyond this course. How to keep improving your learning & speaking?
Beyond this course. How to keep improving your learning & speaking?
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