Sing some traditional Greek Christmas carols this holiday season!

[mastichas09]

Christmas carolling is a very popular tradition in Greece where are young kids go from door-to-door with their parents singing Christmas carols to neighbors, family, and friends. Sometimes, people will give the kids money or small gifts, or just enjoy their beautiful voices. This tradition seems to be dying down, but it is still in existence as it has been happening in Greece for many many generations. Also I assume it's not as popular during Covid. But nonetheless, people gather in their homes amongst themselves and sing to continue caring the Christmas cheer, even during these hard times.

 

[Worldwide Greeks Editor]

Christmas carolling is a very popular tradition in Greece where are young kids go from door-to-door with their parents singing Christmas carols to neighbors, family, and friends. Sometimes, people will give the kids money or small gifts, or just enjoy their beautiful voices. This tradition seems to be dying down, but it is still in existence as it has been happening in Greece for many many generations. Also I assume it's not as popular during Covid. But nonetheless, people gather in their homes amongst themselves and sing to continue caring the Christmas cheer, even during these hard times.

Thanks for sharing! Here is a bit more information about the Kalanda (Greek Christmas Carols):

Greek Christmas Eve Tradition of Singing Carols (Kalanda)

Here's an overview of the Greek Christmas tradition of singing carols, or kalanda.

www.greekboston.com

 

[blopez34]

This is my favorite Greek carol!

 

[k_tsoukalas]

Singing carols seems to be a favorite Greek activity. Every Greek Christmas party I've gone to, there has been time set aside for us all to sing these songs. I love it, it makes me feel close to Greece and to the Christmas traditions in the country of my ancestors.