Τρίτη 20 Δεκεμβρίου 2016

Ship decorating or else ''Karavaki'' calling, traditions in Greece for 7Dots Studio.





Good evening sweet friends around the world!!
This Christmas season i'm sharing with you, a lay out about ''Traditions'' in Greece for the December challenge in 7DOTS STUDIO



The Christmas Boat (Karavaki- Little ship) is part of a very old Greek tradition. It comes from the Islands where each year children go door to door singing ‘kalanda’ (Christmas Carols) usually accompanied by instruments such as triangles, guitars, accordians and harmonicas. The children on the islands carry small wooden boats, either illuminated to light the way or with enough space to store treats given to them by the residents they sing for. Some claim that this custom’s roots are linked with the December 6th Celebration of Agios Nikolas (Saint Nicholas) who is the Patron Saint of Sailors in Greece.

And  is what i mean...here



 And a closer look...







So i hope i gave you a different idea for Christmas decoration this year...what do you think??Thank you for your time!! Have a wonderful season!!Ho- Ho- Ho....Kisses Eirini





Entering...

With my Traditional decoration around the Greek islands and my handmade little boats...can you spot them ???hehehe...

9 σχόλια:

  1. Wow!! This is absolutely stunning!! The colors are gorgeous!! The layers and texture are amazing!! I run out of words to describe your creations - they are always spectacular!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  2. Oh wow wow wow Eirini, this is absolutely FABULOUS & I loved reading about the Greek tradition that goes with it. So pleased you found time to play along with us again at More Than Words. Merry Christmas. xo

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  3. This is such an amazing creation and I adore this Christmas tradition! Thanks for playing along with us at More Than Words.

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  4. Oh how brilliant! Loved reading about your Christmas Greek tradition and adore all those little handmade paper boats!!! Thank you for playing along with us at More Than Words!

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  5. Absolutely GORGEOUS layout 💕 Eirini..
    Thank you for joining in over @ More Than Words... x

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  6. Totally Stunning darling! I love every single details about this layout! Thank you for playing along at More than words xxx

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  7. What an awesome tradition I love it!! You scrapped it beautifully! All the best from MTW! :)

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  8. This page is extraordinarily brilliant! Every detail, every layer, every texture! Divine
    and that Greece tradition is so interesting!lovely!
    thanks or playing with us at MTW!!!and happy new year!

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  9. Totally fabulous as always Eirini. Thanks for joining us at More than Words.

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Your sweet commets, makes my day...Thank you for your time !