Christmas

Merry Christmas and a Happier New Year!

by Anna Votsi December 20, 2022

Kefalonia by Anna wishes a Happy Holiday season to all of our friends from Greece and sends special thanks to all of the travelers and readers from all over the world that have been supportive …
Christmas Celebrations and Traditions in Kefalonia, by Anna

by Anna Votsi December 8, 2018

Christmas in Kefalonia is a holiday full of activity, food and, of course, festive traditional celebrations.
Kourabiedes & Melomakarona (traditional Christmas Cookies)

by Anna Votsi December 19, 2017

Melomakarona and Kourabiedes are traditional desserts prepared primarily during the Christmas holiday season. Kourabiedes are sweet white buttery, crunchy cookies and Melomakarona are brown, honey-soaked delicious cookies. Christmas time in Greek culture is about gathering …

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