[MGSA-L] Christmas in Athens 55 Years Ago

[June Samaras]

Kala Christouyenna
> June S
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> Christmas in Athens 55 Years Ago By Philip Chrysopoulos -
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> Dec 24, 2015
> USE THE LINK TO SEE THE NICE NOSTALGIC PICTURES

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http://greece.greekreporter.com/2015/12/24/christmas-in-athens-55-years-ago/
> ========================= In December 1960, Athens was clean, shiny and
wore its Christmas lights and decorations with gusto .
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> Two great photographers, Costas Balafas and Dimitris Harisiadis captured
the Christmas spirit in Athens,
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> in brilliant color and artistic black and white.
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> Athens had no need for a giant Christmas tree at Syntagma Square,
concerts and street performances, or bright lights everywhere. The
celebratory, optimistic mood of its citizens was bright enough to light
Greece’s capital in the most splendid way.
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> Christmas gifts and acts of charity did not need corporate sponsoring.
People gave from their hearts
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> and dressing as Santa Claus was not a profession.
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> People gathered at Syntagma and Omonoia Squares and enjoyed the festive
atmosphere,
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> while the busy Panepistimiou and Stadiou streets were bustling with
traffic as shoppers were
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> rushing for their Christmas shopping.
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> (Pictures are from the Benaki Museum collection)
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> - See more at:
http://greece.greekreporter.com/2015/12/24/christmas-in-athens-55-years-ago/#sthash.yvHlpo9J.dpuf
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