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Modul Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

FINLAND GREECE

In Finland, one of the main events of Greece is primarily a Greek Orthodox
the holiday season is St. Lucia Day on nation, and people often attend midnight
December 13. On this date, the eldest church services and observe an Advent
girl in each family dons a white robe fast during the holidays. Families might
and a crown of candles before serving also sprinkle holy water from a basil-
her family buns, cookies, coffee, or wrapped cross to ward off the
mulled wine. "kallikantzaroi," which are evil spirits
that creep into homes via the chimney
and cause mischief. Keeping a fire
On Christmas Eve, many Finnish burning for the twelve days of Christmas
families visit the sauna to relax or go is also a good way to prevent the
to cemeteries to remember loved ones. kallikantzaroi from troubling you.
For Christmas lunch, the traditional
meal is a porridge containing a hidden
almond, though it's likely this Christmas traditions in Greece also
originated in Sweden, according to the include unwrapping gifts brought by
University of Helsinki. Whoever finds Saint Basil, munching on treats like
the almond will have good luck for the baklava and spiced bread, and caroling.
rest of the year.

(Adapted from https://www.insider.com/christmas-around-the-world)

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