The Christmas Bazaar at Goudi Park is being organized by the Greek Therapeutic Riding Association. It includes a playpark food and drink as well as a lottery. Food and drink are available and there is riding from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The bazaar is on November 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 748 8566 for more info.

You can find all the usual attractions at the Anglican Church’s bazaar; Christmas food and wine, delicious cakes and preserves, gifts for all the family, Santa Claus, Christmas music, the best assortment of second-hand books in Greece, bargain clothes and items, and a new stall of British goods, and of course the brilliant raffle and other prizes to be won. In response to popular demand, the church will be holding what has now become an annual fixture in the Athens Christmas calendar, a singalong performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’.  This year they will be joined by members of the Ambitus Choir, Athens Singers and Deree College choirs. All are welcome, both singers and audience; scores available for purchase on the night or in advance by request. Further details of the choruses will be published in advance for those who wish to practise.  More information from Jane Mandalios:  janemandalios @ gmail.com or 210 8959123 .

The Friends of the Child is hosting its 15th Christmas Bazaar at the Helexpo Palace at 39 Kifissias Avenue. The bazaar has a large contribution from embassies that gives visitors the opportunity to try local food and learn about customs from a number of countries. The Enigma Gallery will be supporting the bazaar at the Colombian Embassy’s booth. The bazaar offers visitors homemade goods, Christmas gifts, clothes, books, great prizes and special items. Takes place from November 23-24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with free admission.

The Association of Friends of Children with Cancer ELPIDA is hosting its Christmas Bazaar at the Pentelikon Hotel (66 Diligianni Street, kefalari). At the Bazaar you’ll find jewellery, gift items, sweets, books, ornaments, linen as well as handicrafts made by the children, parents and volunteers from the Elpida hostel. Takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 2-3, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The unique ELPIDA lucky charm 2015 will be available and is expected – as always – to prove popular with all shoppers. For further information please contact the ELPIDA office tel 210 7757153.

On the 21st, 22nd & 23rd of November The annual “Friends of Merimna” Christmas Bazaar will be held this year at the Zappeion Hall in the National Garden of Athens.  Limited parking is available and the Hall is close to the Syntagma Metro station.  Come on Friday -17:00-20:00, Saturday 10:00-19:00 and Sunday 10:00-17:00 to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere with a wide variety of used and some new clothing, books, housewares and toys available, as well as homemade holiday crafts and foods!!

There will also be a small cafe/snack bar to cater to those who might be waiting while others are shopping!!!

All proceeds go to support the work of Merimna, Organization for the Care of Families and Children Facing Illness and Death. Merimna operates a Counseling center in Halandri for grieving children, teens and their families and provides a Pediatric Palliative Home Care service for children and teens with life-limiting illnesses, all without charge.

Dromi Zois (Roads of Life) bazaar takes place from December 6-7 at the 87th School of Athens (58 Orfeos Street, Konstantinopoleos Street, Gazi, near Kerameikos metro station). Times are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and features all the usual things you can find at a bazaar such as sweets, gifts and used goods. The funds raised go towards helping the Greek muslim community of Thrace, immigrants and others in need.

The Animal Welfare Society of Ilioupolis is organizing its bazaar to raise money for strays at the 1st Lyceum of ilioupolis (2 Grigoriou Afxentiou Street, 28th October Square) from December 7-8.

Bazaar at the 2nd primary school of the Isle of Lefkada on December 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa Claus will be there.

Christmas Bazaar on November 30 at Cafe Reverso at Saronida. Money raised will go towards children’s societies. From 9 a.m. to 2p.m.

A Bazaar for stray annimals at ThissionLofts (123 Pireos Street, Athens). Takes place on December 6-7, 2014. To help out contact bazaar@stray.gr. Volunteers are welcome! Visitors are welcome too from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

An X-mas Bazaar for the LGTB community to break through the constraints of homophobia. Takes place at the Big Bar (12 Falaisias Street, Votanikos). Runs from December 14 through to January 1, 2015 (depending on supplies). Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 p.m. onwards. Call 2130430488 and 6946282845 for more information.