Christmas
How the Greeks put the X in Xmas!
Xmas is a common abbreviation for Christmas that many Christiams object to, believing that it is less “Christian” than the ordinary spelling. The truth is that, in the Xmas version of the word, the X comes from the Greek letter Chi (X) – that is the first letter of the Greek word Χριστός (Christ).
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Christmas spirit at Hard Rock Cafe Istanbul
Hard Rock Cafe Istanbul, located near the iconic ?stiklal Avenue at the heart of Istanbul, promises that their guests will live the spirit of Christmas throughout the month of December.
If your Christmas wishes are ready, come and experience the special spirit of Hard Rock Cafe Istanbul with the Christmas menu, music and an authentic Christmas atmosphere.
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A Christmas ‘miracle’ (vid)
A heartwarming scene was captured by an onlooker at Middlesbrough’s Cleveland Centre where a little girl with hearing problems told Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas using sign language.
The video was posted YouTube attracting over 156,600 views, as Daily Mail reports.
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10 Christmas villages from around Greece (pics)
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Christmas cheer in Athens with festivities and bazaars!
FOOD FEST
The Christmas Food Festival runs from December 4-6 at the Helexpo Conference (39 Kifissias Avenue, Maroussi, call 210 616-8888). Expect loads of Christmas food and cooking workshops and yuletide cheer! Open from 4-9 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sat and Sunday, December 5-6.
Pope Francis calls Christmas a charade! Should it be canceled?
Pope Frances gave a sermon that was filled with frustration. He said: “Christmas is approaching: there will be lights, parties, Christmas trees and nativity scenes… it’s all a charade. The world continues to go to war. The world has not chosen a peaceful path.”
It will be a Sakis Christmas for the Athens Center on Nov. 19! (vid)
Athens Mayor George Kaminis has invited pop singer/Eurovision star Sakis Rouvas to bring Christmas to the center of Athens. The signal for the official illumination of Syntagma Square at the city center will be given at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 19.
Photo of Winter Plovdiv Voted Best Picture in Nat Geo Russia Contest
A photo of the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv in the winter was voted the best picture by National Geographic Russia.
The picture of Stoyan Stoyanov depicts the evening lights of Plovdiv under a blanket of snow.
The team of National Geographic Russia notes the beautiful contrast between the cold crust of the snow and the warmth and cosiness of the city lying beneath it.
SYRIZA campaign pledges fade amid tough negotiation with creditors
The four-month anniversary of radical leftist SYRIZA party’s ascent to power comes as it struggles to clinch a deal to extend bailout financing from international creditors and, more ominously, with several of its main pre-election pledges apparently abandoned in the face of tough negotiations.
Former Kosovo Serb Minister Indicted for Hate Speech
Former government minister Aleksandar Jablanovic has been indicted by the Basic Court of Gjakova for inciting "national, racial and religious intolerance" and for "intolerance."
The Department for Serious Crimes has told him to appear before the court on May 22nd.