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January 2013 Newsletter

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	Foods of Epirus: Part 5 Phyllo Pastry	Special Feature: Ancient Greek Technology - Inscription of Bronze Connectine Bonds-Ekeusis
	What's New: Sterling Silver & Gold Plated Jewelry, Children's DVDs & Books in Greek, Greek Music, Adult DVDs & Books in Greek.	January's Recipe: Greek Fisherman's Soup
	Featured Destination: Sporades (Part 2)	Suggestions, Comments, Subscription Info
	Saint Namedays in January

January's Recipe:
KAKABIA
Greek fisherman's soup

Ingredients:

2 1/4 lb (1 kg) assorted small fish, scaled and cleaned
9 oz (250 g) onions, thinly sliced
9 oz (250 g) tomatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2-3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
5 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Preparation:

Put the fish in a large pan and pour in water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the fish and remove and discard any large bones. Strain the stock and return to the pan. Add the fish, onions, tomatoes, parsley, and oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer over low heat for 2-3 hours, or until the soup is rich and thickened. Serve hot, sprinkled with freshly ground pepper.

Serves 6

Preparation time 1 hour Cooking time 3 hours

Excerpts and Photography from: Vefa's Kitchen, Vefa Alexiadou (in English)

January's Article

Foods of Epirus: Part 5 Phyllo Pastry

Phyllo Pastry

Phyllo Pastry If you think that you can translate the Greek word fillo derived from the ancient Greek word phyllo (a leaf) as "puff pastry," then you're close, but not quite correct. Whereas puff pastry contains eggs and its individual layers are separated by cold butter, (which then melts in the oven and helps it puff out nicely), fillo pastry relies on more stability. Its basic ingredients are nothing special. Flour, water, fat, and salt are kneaded until the dough attains the correct consistency: light, but tear-resistant, like strudel pastry. The thin layers are separated with oil instead of butter. The secret of rolling it out lies not only in the skill of the master fillo-pastry maker, but also in the thin wooden rolling pin, which is about 20 inches (50 centimeters) long and perfectly straight, having no handles. These rods guarantee good contact with the pastry and the even pressure that is essential if the fillo is to attain its leaf-like delicacy.

Using your hands, combine the flour, vinegar, oil, salt, and water, and knead to form a smooth dough.

Then sprinkle the pita dough with flour, cover, and place in a refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

It would be impossible to roll out the pastry thin enough without the special, long, thin, wooden rolling pin.

The prepared pastry can be rolled out again in the greased baking pan. The individual layers are brushed with butter.

Ancient Greek Wisdom

" All excess is contrary to nature. "

-HIPPOCRATES

Excerpt from:
Written in Stone -
Ancient Greek Wisdom,
by Vasiliki Stathes

Special Feature: Ancient Greek Technology

Inscription of Bronze Connectine Bonds-Ekeusis


	Inscribed column (stele) of the 4th century B.C. The text refers to an order for the construction of bronze connective bonds, which were placed in between the drums of the columns of the Filonian Stoa. The inscription is one of the most ancient prototypes and bears technical and chemical specifications for the construction of those connective bonds. It gives us interesting information for the empirical methods of inspection that the ancient Greeks used, as well as the exact dimensions of the bonds and the use of the wheel in the formation of the alloy. Excerpt from: Ancient Greek Technology, by Ailos Publications (in English and Greek)

What's New!

2013 Gouri Good Luck Charms for New Years

Happy New Year! It's customary in Greece to give good luck charms known as gouria (GOO-ryah) at the New Year. These are usually hanging charms of good luck symbols that Greek families will place by the front door to bring good luck to the household. According to Greek superstitions, a good luck charm cannot be bought but rather given as a gift from someone. This is why the gouri is a symbolic gift exchanged between family members, friends, or business associates, wishing the recipient good luck in the New Year.

2013 Horse-shoe Gouri Goodluck Charm	2013 Sailboat Gouri Goodluck Charm	2013 Key Gouri Goodluck Charm	2013 Coin Gouri Goodluck Charm
Sterling Silver Car Rear-View Mirror Charm - Virgin Mary & St. Christopher (Round)	Sterling Silver Car Rear-View Mirror Charm - Virgin Mary & St. Christopher	Sterling Silver Car Rear-View Mirror Charm - Mati Evil Eye	Sterling Silver Car Rear-View Mirror Charm - Cross w/ Mati Evil Eye

Pearl, Stone, Shell Jewerly

The Nefeli Collection - Pearl Bracelet with Turquoise Round Evil Eye (3mm beads)	The Nefeli Collection - Triple Mother of Pearl Charm Bracelet with Silver Heart and Evil Eye (3.5mm)	The Nefeli Collection - Blue Coral Bracelet Wiith Silver Star Fish and Evil Eye (4mm bead)	The Nefeli Collection - Pearl Bracelet with Mother of Pearl Butterfly and Evil Eye (2.5 mm)	The Nefeli Collection - Pearl Bracelet with Mother of Pearl Blue Cross and Evil Eye (3mm beads)
The Nefeli Collection - Children's Mother of Pearl Necklace with Pink Charm, 24K Gold Plated Cross Eye (2mm beads)	The Nefeli Collection - Pearl Bracelet with Mother of Pearl White Cross And Evil Eye (2mm beads)	Nefeli Collection - Children's Necklace with Mother of Pearl with Blue cross and Evil Eye (2mm bead)	The Nefeli Collection - Childrens Triple Mother of Pearl Charm Necklace and Evil Eye (2mm beads)	The Nefeli Collection - Blue Coral Necklace with Mother of Pearl Cross and Evil Eye (2mm beads)
The Nefeli Collection - Blue Coral Bracelet witth Triple Mother of Pearl Charms and Evil Eye (1.8 mm beads)	The Nefeli Collection - Blue Coral Bracelet With Tear Drop and Evil Eye (2mm Beads)	The Nefeli Collection - Blue Coral Bracelet with Mother of Pearl Cross and Evil Eye (2mm beads)	The Nefeli Collection - Red Coral Bracelet with Tear Drop Shaped Mother of Pearl Evil Eye (2mm beads)	The Nefeli Collection - Gold Plated 24K Bracelet with Mother of Pearl Blue Cross and Evil Eye
The Nefeli Collection - Gold Plated 24K Bracelet with Mother of Pearl White Cross and Evil Eye	The Nefeli Collection - Gold Plated 24K Bracelet with Mother of Pearl Light PInk Cross and Evil Eye	The Nefeli Collection - Gold Plated 24K Bracelet with Mother of Pearl Dark Pink Cross and Evil Eye	Nefeli Collection - Children's Necklace with Mother of Pearl with White cross and Evil Eye (2mm beads)	The Nefeli Collection - Red Coral Bracelet with Mother of Pearl Cross and Evil Eye (2mm beads)
Children's DVDs & Books in English
THE OLYMPIANS	Adventures of the Acropolis marbled girls	The labors of Theseus	Learn about the Olympic Games	Dream's Marathon

Christmas and New Year's Book and DVD Selections for Children in Greek

H Anna kai oi kalikantzaroi, by Mairh Savva-Roumpath, In Greek	Laika paramu8ia apo thn Paro kai thn Antiparo, by Gianna V.Sergh, In Greek	Hraklhs O idruths twn olumpiakwn agwnwn, by Rouggerh Karmen, In Greek	To sitari, by Annh 8eoxarh, In Greek	Gnwrimia me ta mesa metaforas, by Maria Vasileiadou, In Greek
I Gitonia tou Oneirou by Spiros Gousis, In Greek	Kali Hronia me Paramithia Giortina, In Greek	Ekeina ta Christougenna irthan ta panw katw... by Petros Christoulias, In Greek	Mike of Fasolakis - Ta Christougenna tou Mike Book-CD , by Marie Kyriakou, In Greek	Pos doulevei of Agios Vassilis, Alan Snow (In Greek)
Ehis ena Gramma apo ton Ai Vasili, by Evi Mavromatidou (In Greek)	Most Beautiful Santa Claus Stories in Greek Ages 4 - 7	Haroumeni Protohronia, by Efi Karantinou (In Greek)	I zoi tou Ai Vasili san Paramithi, by Efi Karantinou (In Greek)	O Dikos mas Ai-Vasilis by Vagelis Eliopoulos, In Greek
Hristougenna Irthan Pali (Childrens Christmas Carols) by Ta Zouzounia (NTSC/PAL)	Agia Nihta (Holy Night) by Ta Zouzounia	Oikologikes diakopes gia olo ton hrono, Workbook - First Grade	I proti mou Grammatiki / Nouns, Verbs & Adjectives, Workbook in Greek Ages 4+	Dora Goes to School - Dora proti mera sto sholeio, In Greek Ages 3+
Bob the Builder 9 : Bob O Mastoras - To Potamospito Tis Gouenti DVD, In Greek (PAL)	Bob the Builder 17 : Bob O Mastoras - Paihnidia Stin Kataskinosi DVD, In Greek (PAL)	Diary of a Wimpy Kid 7 – The Third Wheel : (To Hmerologio enos Spasikla) Stous Dyo Tritos den Horei	Diary of a Wimpy Kid 6 - Cabin Fever : To Hmerologio Enos Spasikla - Meres Panikou, by Jeff Kiney	Oi Protes mou Karteles Anagnosis – Large Flash Cards (16cm x 23cm)
Dream's Marathon, In Greek	Greek Mythology :: 60 Activities for fun and learning, In Greek	The Labors of Theseus, in Greek	Advantures of the Acropolis marbled girls, in Greek	The Olympians, in Greek
Learn About the Olympic, in Greek	Mbe to Provataki, Kelly Dimopoulos, in Greek	Disney:; Mickey Mouse - Agones Tahititas DVD (PAL/Zone 2), In Greek	Disney:: Mickey Mouse - Ora gia Diaskedasi DVD (PAL/Zone 2), In Greek	Monsters VS Aliens - Terata kai Exogioinoi (PAL/Zone 2), In Greek
How to Train your Dragon - Pos na ekpaidefsete ton Drako sas (PAL / Zone2), In Greek	Disney::Mickey Mouse - Agones Tahititas DVD (PAL/Zone 2), In Greek	Barney :: Paihnidia sto Parko Vol.8 (PAL) , In Greek	Barney vol 13: Atelioto Paihnidi (Endless Play), In Greek (PAL)	Oi protes mou lekseis, In Greek
Despina and the Dove by Eugene Trivizas, in English, Limited Edition	To Moraki mou, A Baby Memory Book, in Greek	I Alphabita (the Greek Alphabet), for Preschool & Kindergarden Ages, In Greek	To proto mou tetradio me ton Gummy Bear, In Greek, Ages 5+	Mathaino tous arithoums me ton Gummy Bear, In Greek, Ages 5+

Greek Music

Radevou Sto Pallas Live, Mario Frangoulis & Alkistis Protopsalti (2 CD)	Paidi Gennaio, Constantinos Argiros	Maya Maya, Alekos Zazopoulos	O kyklos tou Erota (2 CD set), Giannis Parios	Ti that pei etsi einai, Giorgos Ntalaras and Nikos Antypas
Den Eimai Iroas, Giorgos Sampanis	Simia ton Kairon, Stamatis Gonidis	Nisiotiko Glenti - Vagelis Konitopoulos & Stella Konitopoulou (2CD)	Ta Erotika, A collection of Greek Romantic Hits by Contemporary Artists	Sou Hrostao akoma ena Klama, Peggy Zina
Stan - Stan	Allos ego, Demos Anastasiadis	Alaxa, Despina Vandi	To Poniro Mou Zitas, Eleni Foureira	Stin Kardia mou Vazo Ambares, Sarantis Saleas
The Thalassa 2012	Non-stop Mix Vol. 8 by Nikos Halkousis	Minos Summer 2012 - Greek Summer Hits	Minos Matsas / 1903 - 1970 - I Epohi Ta Tragoudia Kai O Rolos Tou Stin Elliniki Diskografia (3CD)	Zontani Ihografisi, Alkinoos Ioannidis / Gyalinos Kosmos (2CD)
Gine mazi mou Ena, Paola	I Aggeli zoun akomi stin Mesogio (2CD)	Exo Dertia 20 Non-Stop Laika Hits, Various Artists	Apenanti, Natasa Theodoridou	Leipei Pali o Theos, Giorgos Mazonakis
Ta Kalitera Kalamatiana, 24 Folk Authentic Greek Folk Songs for Dancing	Ston Rithmo tou Maki Rounenti, 14 Greek 2012 Hits	To Palio Roloi (2-CD Set), Giannis Kalatzis	Taftotita, Stelios Rokkos	Tha Eimai Edo, Nikos Ikonomopoulos

Adult Books in Greek

Katedafizometha, by Dido Sotiriou, In Greek

Oi Nekroi Perimenoun, by Dido Sotiriou, In Greek

To Aggigma tou Mida (Midas Touch), by Anne Zouroudi, In Greek

Anaggelis Eglimatos (The Messenger of Athens), By Anne Zouroudi, In Greek

Dio Fores Ksenos (Twice a Stranger), by Bruce Clark, In Greek

Sth skia ths klepsudras, by Zwh Xrusan8ou, In Greek

Mysthrio pragma o erwtas, by Valaka Mhtsh, In Greek

Gluka tou koutaliou... kai oxi mono, by Mairh Stamou, In Greek

Aggelos h daimonas O amfilegomenos pateras mou, by Izampella Palaska, In Greek

Istoriki Diadromi stin Ellada 1828-2011, by Spiros Fotakis, In Greek

Onireftika ton Dolofono, by Aggeliki Nikolouli, In Greek	Mikro Megalo Bivlio tis Mesogiakis Kouzinas, 600 recipes - 700 pictures, I. Sideris, In Greek	Sintages me Istoria, by Marika Mitsotaki, In Greek	Glyka me Frouta, Stelios Parliaros, In Greek	Mageiremata stin Avli tou Antoni, by Niki Parliarou, In Greek
Oi Manes tis Adeias Agkalias, by Thodoris Papatheodorou, In Greek	The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien (in Greek)	Efkoles Sintages me Kotopoulo - Chicken Recipes in Greek by Alexandros Papandreou	Mastiha Cuisine by Diane Kochilas, in Greek & English	Dream Book : Interpretative Dream Approach (In Greek)
Oplon Krisis, by Mimis Androulakis, In Greek	To Teras kai ego, by Stamatis Malelis, In Greek	Ek Peiraios, Diadromi 1947-1967, by Dionisis Haritopoulos, In Greek	O Ektrohiasmos, by Constantinos Simitis, In Greek	O gios tou Daskalou, by Giannis Ksanthoulis, In Greek
Ellikina Olokaftomata Diktyo Martyrikon Poleon kai Horion tis Ellados 1940-1945, In Greek	Skoteina Oneira (Beautiful Redemption) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stone, In Greek	Omorfo Skotadi (Beautiful Darkness) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stone, In Greek	Omorfa Plasmata (Beautiful Creatures) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stone, In Greek	Omorfo Haos (Beautiful Chaos) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stone, In Greek
Oi Epta Ouranoi tis Eftihias, by Thodoris Papatheodorou, in Greek	Cathy the Girl from Utah, Constantin Coralis SPECIAL PRICE (In Greek)	Peninta Apohroseis tou Gri (50 shades of Grey), by E. L. James, In Greek	Apoklisi (Divergent), by Veronica Roth, In Greek	Symfonia me ton Theo, by Genaios Karahalios, in Greek
To Mystiko tou Adam, by Guillermo Ferrara, In Greek	Diafonia me ton Theo, by Genaios Karahalios, In Greek	Gia tin Agapi ton Allon, By Ioustini Frangouli-Argyri, In Greek	An den ipirhe avrio, by Maria Tzirita, In Greek	To Nima by Victoria Hislop, In Greek
Otan ta paramythia lene alithia, by Eva Omiroli, In Greek	Ta Dakrya tis Haras, by Vaso Papakou, In Greek	To Gyalino Rodo, by Evaggelia Efstathiou, In Greek	Vampire Academy - The Last Sacrifice, the latest from the popular book series in its Greek Edition.	Ancient Greek Anthology - Aristotle :: Symbosion I peri Methis, In Ancient and Modern Greek
Oi lekseis ehoun tin diki tous Istoria, by Nikos Sarantakos, In Greek	Lekseis pou hanontai, by Nikos Sarantakos, In Greek	Neoelliniki Istoria tis Arhaias Elladas, by Vasilis Rafailides, In Greek	Karamanlis 1907-1998 : Mia Politiki Viographia, by Constantinos Svolopoulos, In Greek	Spania Keimena gia to Rembetiko (1929-1959), by Costas Vlisidis, In Greek
Dimitris Papadimos, Taksidiotis Photographos, In Greek	Erotas Polemos, by Kaiti Economou, Psychogios Editions, In Greek	Oso Antehi I Psihi, by Lena Manta, Psychogios Editions, In Greek	Stin Akti tou Ouraniou Toksou, by Cecelia Ahern, Dioptra Editions, In Greek	Norvigiko Dasos, by Charouki Mourakami, Psychogios Editions, In Greek
Skies apo tin Ameriki, by Vasilios Markezinis, In Greek	Agritzento, by Costas Hatziantoniou, In Greek	I Ellada pou Agapisa, I Ellada tis Hreokopias, by Costas Mbeis, In Greek	Stin Poli tou Chrisou kai tou Asimiou, by Mourat Kenize, Oceanida Publications, In Greek	Karamanlis off the Record, by Manolis Kotakis, In Greek
In Destiny's Hands, Survival Against the Odds, by Spiros Sideris (In English)	Koroneiko Symposium, Traditional Recipes and Customs of Koroni, by Eleni Tagonidi Maniataki (Greek/English)	Synoptiki Istoria Tis Ellinikis Glossas, by G. Babiniotis, In Greek	To Gramma tis Elpidas, by Dimitris Mpourantas, In Greek	Stin Atelioti Asfalto, Book & CD, by Giorgos Koinousis, In Greek
Agritzento, by Costas Hatziantoniou, In Greek	Grafontas gia ton Eafto mou, by Vasilios Markezinis, In Greek	The Hunger Games Trilogy : The Hunger Games (Agones Peinas), by Suzanne Collins, In Greek	The Hunger Games Trilogy : Mockingjay (Kotsifokissa), by Suzanne Collins, In Greek	The Hunger Games Trilogy : Catching Fire (Fotia), by Suzanne Collins, In Greek
Istoria tou Pontiakou Politismou, by Hristos Samouilidis, In Greek	Ellada - Ilios & Thalassa (Greece - Sun & Sea) by Martin Howard, In Greek	Crete No Man is an Island, A bilingual photographic album about the island of Crete	Mia Zoi me Fotografies - Aliki Vougiouklaki Pictobiography	Komikotragiki Istoria tou Neollinikou Kratous 1830 - 1974 by Vasilis Rafailidis
Sti Theotoko, akolouthies mikrou kai megalou Kanonos, In Greek	Sti Theotoko - I akolouthia tou akathistou imnou, In Greek	Atlas Epanastatise: I Antifasi, Vol. A, by Ayn Rand, Oceanida Publications, In Greek	O Atlas Epanastatise: I Taftotita, Vol. C, by Ayn Rand, Oceanida Publications, In Greek	O Atlas Epanastatise: To Dilima, Vol. B, by Ayn Rand, Oceanida Publications, In Greek

Sterling Silver & Gold Plated Jewelry

Swarovski Crystal Heart Necklace 4006SP

Swarovski Crystal Heart Necklace 4005SP

Swarovski Crystal Heart Necklace 4004SP

Swarovski Crystal Heart Necklace 4002SP

14k Gold Pendant - Eye Shape with Blue, Yellow & White Swarovski (14mm)

Stainless Steel Jewelry

Stainless Steel Bracelet - Sandblasted Greek Key Motif Links	Rubber and Stainless Steel Bracelet - Greek Key Motif Cut Out	Rubber and Stainless Steel Bracelet - Greek Key Motif Cut Out	Rubber and Stainless Steel Wristband - Greek Key Motif	Rubber and Stainless Steel Bracelet with Accordion Hinge Opening - Greek Key Motif
Rubber and Stainless Steel Bracelet with Accordion Hinge Opening - Greek Key Motif (3 Color Options)	Rubber and Stainless Steel Bracelet - Greek Key Motif Cut Out	Stainless Steel Bracelet - Greek Key Motif Links	Gold platedStainless Steel Greek Cross (19 mm x 31.7 mm)	Stainless Steel Greek Cross Large (31.7 mm x 44.4 mm)
Costume Jewelry
Enamel Swirl Motif Pendant w/matching cord and matching earrings	Enamel Minoan Dolphin Pendant w/catching cord and matching earrings	Enamel Swirl Motif Pendant w/matching cord and matching earrings	Aegean Wave Enamel Pendant w/matching cord and matching earrings	Stainless Steel Bracelet
Stainless Steel Cuff Bracelet - Greek Key Motif with Colored Enamel detail Detail (24mm)	The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Necklace w/ Swirl Motif	The Byzantium Collection - Triangular Shaped Necklace w/ Greek Key Motif	The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Necklace w/ Greek Key Motif	The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Necklace w/ Phaistos Disk
The Byzantium Collection - Square Shaped Necklace w/ Greek Key Motif	The Byzantium Collection - Diamond Shaped Necklace w/ Mosaic and Swirl Motif	The Byzantium Collection - Triangular Shaped Bracelet w/ Greek Key Motif	The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Bracelet w/ Greek Key Motif	The Byzantium Collection - Square Shaped Bracelet w/ Greek Key Motif
The Byzantium Collection - Diamond Shaped Bracelet w/ Mosaic and Swirl Motif	The Siren Collection - Earrings w/ Lapis Beads and Swirl Motif	The Siren Collection - Earrings w/ Turquoise Gems and Stones	The Siren Collection - Necklace w/ Swirl Motif Pendant	The Siren Collection - Necklace w/ Diamond Shaped Pendant & Greek Key Motif
Rhinestone Heart Shaped Evil Eye Necklace w/ Leather Cord KI1065 (4 Color Options)	Rhinestone Cross w/ Evil Eye Necklace w/ Leather Cord KI1070 (4 Color Options)	Mati Evil Eye Earrings with Rhinestones 1mm	Earrings w/ Mati Evil Eye 56mm	Thin Komboskini (4mm)

Greek Glass Art & Apparel

Good Luck Charm Keychain with teardrop blue glass evil eye, horse shoe and anchor charms	Glass Evil Eye Decorative or Rear-view mirror ornament	Pomegranate and Evil Eye Good Luck Wall Ornament	Evil Eye Medallion and beaded blue glass eyes Good Luck Wall Ornament	Deka Lepta and Evil Eye Good Luck Wall Ornament
Blue Glass Evil Eye Star Magnet (27mm)	Blue Glass Evil Eye Heart Magnet (36mm)	Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Peace Dove Decoration (12cm)	Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Olive Leaf Wreath Decoration (12cm)	Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Horseshoe Decoration (12cm)
Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Pomegranate Decoration (12cm)	Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Village House Decoration (12cm)	Evil Eye Minoan Dolphin Magnet (4in)	Reversable Religious Keychain w/ Christon (Jesus) and Virgin Mary (30mm)	Sparta Shield Keychain w/ Greek Key Motif 37mm
Gook Luck Charm Decorative Ornament - Large Mati Evil Eye 121658	Greek Custom Name Gook Luck Keychain - Large Mati Evil Eye MP040	Gook Luck Charm Keychain w/ Blue Glass Evil Eye GO84	Greek Key Beaded Belt (3 Color Options)	Large Canvas Greece Shoulder Bag Style BG37 (2 Color Options)

Children's Apparel and Board Games

Ancient Greece Spartan Warrior Children's Sweatshirt Style D34	Greek Islands Landscape Children's Sweatshirt Style D48	Ancient Greece Pericles Sweatshirt Style D53	Ancient Greece Olive Wreath Sweatshirt Style D112	Ancient Greece Alphabet Sweatshirt Style D120
Ancient Greece Spartan Molon Labe Sweatshirt Style D129	Greek Islands Landscape Children's Sweatshirt Style D429	Greek Islands Landscape Children's Sweatshirt Style D430	Greek Islands Landscape Children's Sweatshirt Style D431	Greek Islands Landscape Children's Sweatshirt Style D433
Greek Islands Landscape Children's Sweatshirt Style D434	Greek Islands Landscape Children's Sweatshirt Style D437	Ancient Greece I Love Greece Parthenon Sweatshirt Style D647	I Love Greece Sweatshirt Style D649	Greek Islands Landscape Children's Tshirt Style D48
Greek Islands Landscape Children's Tshirt Style D429	Greek Islands Landscape Children's Tshirt Style D430	Greek Islands Landscape Children's Tshirt Style D431	Cosmopoly – Greek Cities Board Game, by Desyllas Games, Ages 12+, In Greek	Kyvolekso, Greek Word Game, By Desyllas Toys, In Greek
Taxidevontas stin Ellada – Greek Geography Board Game, by Desyllas Games, Ages 12+, In Greek	Gramma Gramma – Greek Word Board Game, by Desyllas Games, Ages 7-11, In Greek	59 Magnetic Lower Case Greek Letters w/ Wooden Case 3+, By Desyllas Games	Board Game - Nisopoli Greek Island Monopoly 8+	Board Game - Matheno to soma mou (Learning my body puzzle game) 3+

Beauty Care & Greek Food

Old Fashion Greek Candy - MEZ Mint Pastilles	Arosis Greek Lentils from Kastoria (500g)	Arosis Organic Greek Giant Beans from Small Family Farms (400g)	Tact Pure Olive Oil Liquid Soap with Cotton Flower (8.45oz)	Fantis Ouzo Candy Net Wt. 10.6 oz
Tact Pure Olive Oil Soap Fragrance Free (4.41oz)	Papoutsanis Luxury Greek Soap Marine 125g	Traditional Greek Honey from Ikaria, 460 gr can	Canned Palirria Eggplants in Tomato Sauce - Imam Net Wt. 10oz	Stainless Steel Classic Olive Oil Dispenser 1/2 Liter Capacity
Mastihashop Soft Mastic Flavored Toffee Candies 250gr	Mint, Cinnamon & Blossom Water, Flavours of Cyprus, Kopiaste!: Family Recipes, In English	Onassis Green (string) Beans - Fasolakia, in Oil Net Wt. 8.8 oz	Evripos Greek Sage Tea in Tea Bags (10 per pack)	Mastihashop Korres Conditioner w/ Mastiha Oil and Wheat (8.45oz)
Mastihashop Korres Shampoo w/ Mastiha Oil and Olive Oil (8.45oz)	Mastihashop Loukoumia w/ Rose Petal (14oz)	Stainless Steel Cooking Pans - Set of 3 Round Tapsia Pans - 18/10 Steel	My Yiayia's Bitter Orange Spoon Sweets 16oz	Mastihashop traditional Caramels with Rose Flavor in a Jar - 250 grams

New Arrivals for Greek Sports Fans

AEK Athens Adjustable Baseball Cap	Olympiakos (OSFP) Adjustable Baseball Cap	Panathinaikos (PAO) Adjustable Baseball Cap	Greek Time - Parthenon West View Wall Clock	Greek Time - Parthenon South View Wall Clock
Greek Time - Greek Island Wall Clock - Santorini Sunset	Greek Time - Greek Island Wall Clock - Santorini	Greek Time - Greek Island Wall Clock - Santorini	Greek Time - Greek Flag Wall Clock	Greek Time - Greek Island Wall Clock - Chania Harbor View
Greek Time - Greek Island Wall Clock - Mykonos	A.E.K. Greek Sports Team Worrybeads on Metal Chain	Olympiakos Greek Sports Team Worrybeads on Metal Chain	P.A.O. ( Panathinaikos ) Greek Sports Team Worrybeads on Metal Chain	A.E.K. Greek Sports Team Wristband
Olympiakos Greek Sports Team Wristband	P.A.O. ( Panathinaikos ) Greek Sports Team Wristband	Greek Flag Wristband	Greek Time - AEK Wall Clock	Greek Time - Panathinaikos Wall Clock
History of the Greek Sports Team P.A.O. Documentary DVD	History of the Greek Sports Team Olympiakos Documentary DVD	History of the Greek Sports Team Aris Documentary DVD	History of the Greek Sports Team A.E.K. Documentary DVD	History of the Greek Sports Team P.A.O.K. Documentary DVD

Calendars

Kazamias 2013 - Greek Almanac (Ksematiasmata Edition)

Kazamias 2013 - Greek Almanac

Greek 2013 Calendar Refill with Cooking Anecdotes (in Greek)

Small Greek 2013 Calendar Refill with Poems (in Greek)

Greek 2013 Calendar Refill with Saints and Religious Holidays (in Greek)

Vintage Greek City Photo & Advertisement Posters


This month we are adding posters from your favorite regions. To pre-order any posters from these particular regions please contact us.
Aegean Islands Region - Lemnos Crete Region - Chania Crete Region - Herakleion Cyclades Island Region - Amorgos Cyclades Island Region - Andros Cyclades Island Region - Ios Cyclades Island Region - Keaa Cyclades Island Region - Kimolos Cyclades Island Region - Kithnos Cyclades Island Region - Meloss Cyclades Island Region - Mykonos Cyclades Island Region - Naxos Cyclades Island Region - Paros Cyclades Island Region - Santorini Cyclades Island Region - Siphnos Cyclades Island Region - Siross	NEW! Cyclades Island Region - Tinos Dodecanese Region - Kalimnos Dodecanese Region - Kos Dodecanese Region - Patmos Dodecanese Region - Rhodes Dodecanese Region - Symi NEW! Greece Mainland - Aitoloakarnania NEW! Greece Mainland - Aitoloakarnania Mesologgi NEW! Greece Mainland - Evritania Karpenisi NEW! Greece Mainland - Fthiotida NEW! Greece Mainland - Fthiotida Lamia Greece Mainland - Karditsa Greece Mainland - Magnesia, Volos, Pelion Greece Mainland - Voiotia Ionian Islands Region - Kefalonia - Argostoli Ionian Islands Region - Kefalonia

Featured Destination

Sporades (Part 2)

The Island of Skopelos

GEOGRAPHY

Located between Skiathos and Halonnisos, Skopelos covers an area of 96 sq. km. It is 41 nautical miles from Euboia, 60 from Aghios Konstantinos and 60 from Volos. Its coastline is 67 km. There are daily connections from both its harbours - Skopelos and Glossa - with Aghios Konstantinos, Kymi and Volos. The island has a population of 4,451 and its capital is Skopelos (Chora).

The terrain mainly comprises fertile plains and there are only a few mountainous parts (highest peak Delphi, 680 m, a.s.l.) on this exceptionally beautiful island. Its folk architecture, numerous churches and verdant landscape attract a host of tourists who can choose between a cosmopolitan vacation or a quiet stay.

HISTORY

The island was known as Peparithos in antiquity and its present name first appeared in Hellenistic times (2nd century BC). According to mythological tradition, the island's first inhabitants were Cretans, who came here led by Staphylos, son of Dionysos and Ariadne, and his brother Peparithos, landing in the bay still known as Staphylos today.

Archaeological evidence indicates that the island was inhabited in Mycenaean times (1600 - 1100 BC), while in the Archaic period (700 - 500 BC) it was colonised by Chalkidans. A member of thr Athenian League, it passed under Macedonian rule (340 - 168 BC) and then returned to the Athenians. In Byzantine times it was a place of exile and during the Latin occupation belonged to the noble Venetian family of Ghisi. In 1538 it was sacked by Haradin Barbarossa and remained under Turkish rule until the 1821 Revolution, in which its fleet played an active role.

SIGHTS-MONUMENTS

The main village, Skpoelos (Chora), is located on its southeast side and is characterised by its picturesque two-and three-storeyed houses with grey roofs and brightly colored doors and windows. At the top of Chora is the quarter of Kastro where remnants of the 13th century Venetian castle, built by the Ghisi family upon the ruins of the ancient citadel, are preserved. As one wanders along the quaint alleys with their brilliant white houses and flower-filled balconies, climbing up its steps and steep streets, Chora casts its spell. One can also visit its many churches with their fascinating icons and wall-paintings. Particularly note-worthy are the churches of the Virgin, St Nicholas and the Evangelistria, which date to the 17th and 18th century. Others of interest are: St. Athanasiostou Kastrou (11th century), with important wall-paintings, the Holy Apostles and the church of Christ with its glided, wood carved iconostasis with valuable icons. Close to the town there are several monasteries: that of the Evangelistra stands about 4 km. northeast of the harbour in a delightful setting. It dates to the beginning of the 18th century and has a glided, wood-carved iconostasis with significant icons in its katholikon. Not far away is the monastery of the Virtuous Forerunner, which was renovated in 1721. It too has a notable, glided iconostasis, valuable icons and floor paved with colored flagstones. Next to the monastery is the church of All Saints which is adjacent to yet another monastery, St. Barbara, built in 1648 and enclosed by a high precinct wall. A path leads from here to the monastery of the Transfiguration, built in 1600 in the midst of lush vegetation. Another important monastery is that of the Virgin Livadiotissa, a 17th century building, and there are others dedicated to Prophet Elijah, St. Constantine, St. George, St. Paraskevi, St. Efstathious and St. Nicholas. South of the town is the now abandoned monastery of St. Reginos, patron of the island, martyred here in 362 AD. Last but not least, one should also visit the local potter's workshop in Chora and the ovens for drying plums to make prunes, the island's chief product.

From the harbour one can make trips to the lovely bays on the south side of the islands: Staphylos (6 km from Chora), Agontas (4 km., the boat docks here when weather conditions are bad), Panormos (16 km. from Chora with the islet of Daseia opposite), Klima (25 km. west of Chora), Glossa and Loutraki with their lovely, sandy beaches surrounded by unspoiled greenery. At Staphylos, where the island's founding settler lies buried, rich grave goods were recovered from his tomb. Nearby is the beautiful beach of Velani. 30 km. northwest of Chora is Glossa, built in a wooded upland area overlooking the open sea. Here one may admire the two-storey houses with their wooden balconies, as one wends one's way throughout its narrow alleys, and in late afternoon the womenfolk sit outside on the kerb, clad in their traditional costume. A path leads east from Glossa to the chapel of St. John, with its unique vista of the sea, and north to the chapel of the Taxiarch with its distinctive Byzantine masonry. This whole area is marvellous for rambling through. Some 2 km. south is Loutraki, harbour of Glossa and the second port on the island, which developed as a village after 1935 when the village of Athrato, to the east of Glossa, was destroyed by a major earthquake. The beaches by the harbour are fine for swimming, as are those on the south and west side, reached by bus or car. One may go to Kastri, Limnonari, Panormos by caique, as well as Staphylos and Velani (nudist beach). It is possible to make excursions from Skopelos to neighbouring islands, to Glysteri with the Trypiti cave and for those with their own craft there are any number of otherwise inaccessible coves and beaches to be discovered. Refuelling stations at Skopelos and Loutraki. Accommodation is available in hotels, pensions and rented rooms.

January 2013 Greek Orthodox Calendar

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
		1 Fast Free Circumcision of Jesus Christ Basil the Great	2 Fast Free Forefeast of Epiphany Begins Pope Sylvester	3 Fast Free Prophet Malachi Martyr Gordios	4 Fast Free Synaxis of the 70 Apostles Theoctistus the Righteous	5 Saturday before Epiphany Eve of Epiphany Martyrs Theopemptus and Theonas
6 Holy Epiphany Theophan the Recluse	7 Synaxis of John the Forerunner Afterfeast of the Theophany	8 George of Hozeva Dominica the Righteous	9 Martyr Polyeuctus Eustratios the Wonderworker	10 Gregory of Nyssa Dometian, Bishop of Melitene Theosebia the Deaconess	11 Theodosius the Cenobiarch Vitalis of Gaza	12 Saturday after Epiphany Martyr Tatiana Martyr Mertios
13 Sunday after Epiphany The Holy Martyrs Hermylus and Stratonicus Maximos the Righteous	14 Apodosis of Epiphany Holy Fathers Slain at Sinai and Raitho	15 John the Hut-Dweller Paul of Thebes Pansophios the Martyr	16 Veneration of the Chains of Ap. Peter Righteous Makarios of Kalogeras	17 Anthony the Great Anthony of Berropas New Martyr George of Ioannina	18 Athanasios & Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria Zenia the Martyr	19 Macarius the Great of Egypt & Macarius of Alexandria Mark, Bp. Of Ephesus Arsenius of Corfu
20 12th Sunday of Luke Euthymius the Great Zacharias the New Martyr of Patra	21 Maximus the Confessor Martyr Neophytos	22 Timothy of the 70 Martyr Anastasius the Persian	23 Hieromartyr Clement Martyr Agathangelus	24 Thursday of the 15th Week Xenia, Deaconess of Rome Hieromartyr Babylas	25 Gregory the Theologian The Synaxis of the New Martyrs of Russia	26 Saturday of the 15th Week Xenophon & his Companions Symeon the Elder
27 15th Sunday of Luke Relics of John Chrysostom Peter the Righteous of Egypt	28 Ephraim the Syrian Isaac the Syrian James the Righteous	29 Relics of Ignatius the Godbearer Laurence the Recluse	30 THREE HIERARCHS Hippolytos, Pope of Rome	31 Unmercenaries Cyrus & John Martyrs Theodote, Theoctiste & Eudoxia

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