5Christmas Boat Tradition

While Christmas trees have become popular in modern Greece, the traditional symbol of the holiday is the karavaki—a decorated boat.

Rooted in Greece’s seafaring culture, families would adorn miniature boats with lights to honor sailors returning home for Christmas. You’ll see them illuminated in town squares and homes throughout December, particularly in the islands, where the sea is inseparable from life.

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