Thessaloniki is gearing up for Christmas as preparations intensify for the annual tree lighting ceremony on November 30 in Aristotelous Square. The city’s Christmas tree has been selected, and decorative efforts led by Deputy Mayor Vasilis Gakis are underway, involving…
The Greek Herald invites young Australians aged 5 to 18 to participate in its annual Christmas art competition, celebrating Greek festivities. The contest aims to showcase artistic skills and creativity through original drawings that depict Greek Christmas traditions. The winning…
The picturesque village of Taxiarhis, located in Halkidiki, has officially kicked off the holiday season by illuminating its impressive 13-meter Christmas tree adorned with 20,000 lights. This annual tradition, celebrated on the eve of the Archangels’ feast, attracts visitors eager…
The festive season officially begins in Greece tonight with the lighting of the first Christmas tree in the village of Taxiarchis. Standing at 12 meters tall, adorned with thousands of lights, the tree marks the start of the ‘Fir Celebration’…
In early November, Thessaloniki began its Christmas celebrations with festive decorations, starting with a local shopkeeper in Evosmos who aimed to bring the holiday spirit to the community ahead of time. This early initiative is intended to attract visitors and…
German retailers are cautiously optimistic about this year’s Christmas season, forecasting average spending of €297 per person on gifts, slightly up from last year. The Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE) estimates a total industry revenue of €121.4 billion for November and December….
