A guide to Christmas Bazaars

In the spirit of Christmas

A Christmas bazaar is organized by the Greek Anti-Cancer Society focused on research and experimental development and aimed at helping in cancer awareness. The annual bazaar, organized by the group’s Ladies Association, is to take place on December 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the society’s offices at 18 Tsocha Street in Athens. Call 210 382 6600.

American Community Schools bazaar is on December 5. Visitors can enjoy American candy and baked goods as well as shop at the booths full of Christmas presents. There are many fabulous prizes to be won and the little ones can also enjoy crafts and activities at the Kid’s Corner section. Bring an unwrapped toy to aid US marines and take part in the Toys for Tots program. Holiday carols are sung by student and there are also photo ops with Santa. Takes place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 129 Agias Paraskevis Street and Kazantzaki St, Halandri.

St. Catherine’s British Embassy School is hosting its bazaar on December 6 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visit Santa’s grotto, take part in the raffle, do your Christmas shopping and drink mulled wine. Takes place at 77 Sofokli Venizelou Street, Likovrisi.

Campion School’s Christmas bazaar on December 6 offers special Christmas presents to buy as well as delicious food and fun and games for students. There’s a silent auction with lots of surprises. Takes place from noon to 4 p.m. at Agios Ioulianis St. Palini.

Friends of Monte, a small town in Uganda, Africa, are organizing a Christmas Bazaar on December 12 and 13 at METApolis aimed at supporting the Monte School. The bazaar has a special Christmas photo booth and information stand as well as the typical things you fcan find at a bazaar. There is also tribal African music by Tribal West. The bazaar is open from 5-11 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday.

The International School of Athens is hosting its Christmas bazaar on December 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are arts and crafts, workshops, a magician, juggler, a raffle, origami, a choir, food sweets, mulled wine and lots more. The International School of Athens is at the corner of 42 Artemidos and Xenias streets, Kifissia. Telephone 210 6233888.

A grand Christmas bazaar takes place at the Catholic Church at 77 K. Karamanli Street, Voula. The event takes place from 11.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, December 13 and from noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, with delicious international food.

The 1st Bazaar of Neue Schule Athen takes place on December 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 52-54 Nearchou Street, Ilioupoli with Greek and German food, beer, sweets, books, gifts and other activities. The festivities continue with two parties after 6,30 p.m. – one for kids and another one for adults.

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Takes place from 11 am to 6 pm – a tradional Christmas Market of W&B. Face Painting! Fun for Kids and Christmas Gifts at magic prices! All products discounted! Hot wine for Adults! Surprises for kids and music. BAZAAR

 

Do not miss our Christmas bazaar Saturday 13 December from 16:00-20:00 & Sunday 14 December from 10:00-14:00!!! You will find beautiful handcrafted Christmas decorations, books from Usborne publishing house and our little friends will have the opportunity to make gorgeous Christmas crafts at our workshop!!! Takes place at 1 Kalmymnou Street, Vari

 

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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 .

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

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And in Thessaloniki….

Mantoulidis School is organizing its Bazaar on December 13 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with all sorts of events that include crafts, theater workshops, storytelling and more! Admission is at 2 euros, and includes a beverage and Christmas food. Takes place at the Thessaloniki Highway and N. Moudanion Street.

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