TRAVEL DIARIES
December Diary: Where to Go Now in Greece
Two capitals vie for December's theatrical spotlight: Heraklion, Crete's vibrant heart, and Athens, Greece's timeless metropolis.
PUBLISHED 23 DECEMBER 2024
Thousands of twinkling lights dance rhythmically across Christmas trees and city streets, creating a mesmerizing symphony of illumination. Multicolored ornaments and golden stars adorn towering firs, their peaks crowned with celestial brilliance. The air pulses with the heartbeat of traditional carols and timeless holiday classics – from the velvet voices of Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole to the unmistakable charm of Elvis and Frankie, while Wham and Mariah Carey’s anthems echo through every corner.
The intoxicating aroma of butter-rich kourabiedes (traditional Greek Christmas cookies) and spice-laden biscuits wafts through homes, making every sweet indulgence perfectly justifiable. The musical clink of glasses mingles with effortless laughter, while wishes find their way onto cards and letters to Santa carry dreams skyward. Smiles and kisses – whether under the mistletoe or not – blend with warm embraces, as gatherings become vessels for sharing stories and reflecting on the year’s journey.
December unfolds as one grand celebration – a tribute to the closing chapter of another year and all the experiences it bestowed. These 31 days offer more than just a canvas for reminiscence; they present an invitation to weave even more extraordinary moments into the tapestry of our lives.
Where to Travel in December
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