We usually visit Greece during the summer months, due to its Mediterranean climate, fantastic beaches and idyllic landscapes. However Greece, hides beauties in all seasons. Has great folklore traditions also in winter holidays, that considered “the most wonderful time of the year”!!
Let’s see through this map how European people say “Kala Christougena”
Generally carols “kalanta”, are folk greeting songs and according to the custom are sung on the eve of Christmas, New Year and Epiphany. They are sung mainly by small groups of children, accompanied by musical instruments. Commonly with the classical iron triangle but according to the place where people listen to them and the characteristics of this music (violin, accordion, drum, flute, lute, etc.). The carols in mainland Greece are heavier while on the islands more melodic and cheerful.
This year we are happy to discover all these different Christmas carols with the following awesome action board that we found on the internet:
Enjoy your holidays and we are wishing you health, prosperity and happiness.