6 Tips for sustainable Christmas in Greece

 

6 tips for sustainable Christmas in Greece

& Eat locally

Sustainability doesn’t only refer to the environmental impact. Let’s think of people who have a small restaurant or coffee shop. Let’s eat where the locals eat. Let’s buy local food made from local products.

& Buy locally

On Christmas days many bazaars take place in several places in Greece. There you can buy handmade lucky charms (gouria-γούρια), handmade jewelry, and ornaments.

& Buy edible gifts

Greece has at its disposal a variety of edible sweets from fruits and vegetables. Every location has a specific recipe and flavor. It is called spoon sweet or gliko tou koutakiou. Other sweet option is dried figs, local honey, and petimezi (syrup from grapes). Also, you can buy unique drinks such as Chios mastiha. It is a Greek liqueur that is made with Masticha Chiou.

 Fatourada is an orange-flavored liqueur from the Greek island of Kythira. It is made with a strong pomace spirit (tsipouro), spices, and a citrusy infusion attained from local citrus fruit.

Kitro is a traditional citron liqueur hailing from the Greek island of Naxos. It is made from citron leaves (Citrus medica) that are macerated in neutral alcohol.

Tsikoudia is a Cretan spirit that is distilled from fermented grape pomace (strafylo)—the solid remains that are left after the grapes have been pressed

Ouzo is one of the best-known Greek specialties. The neutral alcohol is diluted with water and flavored with a combination of aniseed and various botanicals, such as fennel seeds, coriander, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, or angelica.

& Support local guides

& Eat less meat.

Greece is a country that has a variety of delicious meatless dishes. It is worth tasting not only because is a sustainable way of eating but also because it is very healthy and nutritious. Greek vegetables have distinguished flavors because of the biodiversity of the country.

& Enjoy with sounds

On Christmas days many theatrical performances and live music performances are held at several locations with local characteristics. Unknown bands or individuals, you have never heard of. In this way, you will support Greek artists.

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