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Karavaki: The Greek Christmas Boat of Hope !

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Hope is a word we all love and live with.....In Buddhism it is complimented with "Faith"♥️♥️

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Karavaki: The Greek Christmas Boat of Hope | The Greek Vibe

Before the Christmas tree, Greeks, on the islands and coasts, decorated boats. The 'karavaki' Christmas boat custom is now making a comeback.
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You are welcome!, more later from Greek Vibe.... because it has good vibes!!????.....and welcome here!♥️♥️.... Yasou apo mena from Thailand...
 
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You are welcome!, more later from Greek Vibe.... because it has good vibes!!????.....and welcome here!♥️♥️.... Yasou apo mena from Thailand...
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So let the good vibes connect!
 
This is really interesting! I had never heard about the xmas boat!
 
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This is really interesting! I had never heard about the xmas boat!
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Me neither!! There are so many niche Greek traditions that Ive discovered on this forum
 
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Me neither!! There are so many niche Greek traditions that Ive discovered on this forum
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Thank you! Very happy you enjoyed the read.
 
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