While it is true that Italians and Greeks are “one face, one race” and have woven a complex web of shared history, knowledge and culture for millennia, Greek traditions do not always correspond to Italian ones, especially in religious holidays that involve different celebrations for Catholics and Orthodox. In this article we tell you about the 10 traditions that will enliven our Christmas and New Year. Are you ready to leave with us for this journey into the festive cuisine and celebrations of Kefalonia?

If the entire holiday season in Greece is made special by traditions and legends, the New Year is a real apotheosis of superstitions, religious rituals and some curious habits.  From cakes to carols, from pomegranates to cologne, here are 5 New Year traditions in Kefalonia that you might not know about.

Did you wake up this morning and found your Christmas decorations upside down? Has anyone eaten the cake you had left over in the fridge? If you don't have a mischievous cat or child to blame, you'd better think about the Kallikantzaroi!

A boat decorated with Christmas lights creates a warm, welcoming and very Greek atmosphere.