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Christmas in Athens

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When: Mid December 2012 till start January 2013.

Where: Athens, Greece

The City of Athens is decorating with Christmas cheer, staging a series of cultural events and utilising innovative ideas to create a festive atmosphere. The aim is to revive the spirit of the season by generating feelings of love, solidarity and humanity. The City endeavours to unite one and all this Yuletide season, bring joy to youngsters and allow adults to relive the wonder of childhood innocence.
''Magical Christmas in Athens'' seeks to attract children, youth, families, citizens of Athens and surrounding areas, and visitors from abroad while also conveying impressive images of Athens for the local and international media.

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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change. We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers before making any travel arrangements.

Event related information:

Links:

Athens municipality website

Athens Tourism & Economic Development Company

Contact:

info@atedco.gr

''Athens Tourism & Economic Development Company''
Xenofontos 7, Sintagma
Athens, Greece, 105 57
Phone: +30 210 325 3123
Fax: +30 210 321 6653

Admission fee:

Free

Greece - background and overview:

Greece achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In World War II, Greece was first invaded by Italy (1940) and subsequently occupied by Germany (1941-44); fighting endured in a protracted civil war between supporters of the king and Communist rebels. Following the latter's defeat in 1949, Greece joined NATO in 1952. A military dictatorship, which in 1967 suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the country, lasted seven years. The 1974 democratic elections and a referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy. In 1981 Greece joined the EC (now the EU); it became the 12th member of the euro zone in 2001.

[Courtesy of The World Factbook]

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