Christmas in Crete | Exploring Greece in the off season

Καλά Χριστούγεννα from Crete! Join us as we celebrate our second Christmas on this beautiful island, exploring festive traditions, local holiday events, and the unique charm of Christmas in Greece. From decorated harbors to Christmas markets, cookie decorating, and community gatherings, Crete offers a magical experience during the holiday season.
In this video, we:
Visit Agios Nikolaos, Heraklion, Rethymno, and Chania to see how each city celebrates Christmas.
Explore the charming Christmas markets and local decorations.
Share unique Greek holiday traditions, like decorating boats with lights and the 12 Days of Christmas.
Enjoy festive events with friends, including painting, cookie decorating, and community celebrations.
Highlight the differences between Greek and American Christmas traditions, including Greek Santa (Agios Vasilis) and Epiphany celebrations.
If you're curious about experiencing Greece in the off-season or want to learn more about Greek holiday traditions, this video is for you. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to follow our adventures around Greece in 2025!

[@el_greco001]

Greetings from Ierapetra❤Happy holidays to everyone😊❤❤❤

[@becoming_greek]

Happy holidays to you too!

[@elenimalekaki914]

Seasons greetings! First time I saw Crete decorated for Christmas! Although my origin is from Crete and I have family there I usually visit at Easter or in summer. Thank you guys. Have nice holidays in Iraklio!!😀😀

[@becoming_greek]

@@elenimalekaki914 thank you! Happy holidays. Καλές γιορτές

[@achillespaparsenos5649]

Χρόνια Πολλά from Pennsylvania! I’ve been wanting to spend Christmas in Greece with my family there. This video helps. 😂

[@becoming_greek]

Χρόνια πολλά! Glad to help 😂 Hopefully you can one day. It’s pretty low key and quaint but still festive.. minus Christmas Eve, that’s a party

[@salgab]

Happy New Year! May 2025 bring joy, strength, and success.🎀

[@becoming_greek]

Thank you so much and same to you!

[@selena2250]

What are the names of the towns you mentioned? Are they all in Crete? Where do you recommend staying for a week or 2 in Crete during xmas (for next year). Thank you!

[@becoming_greek]

@@selena2250 we mentioned the 4 main cities of Crete. Chania and Heraklion would be the places with the most Christmas activities but if you do have time it is worth going to Rethymno while you’re there.. less for the Christmas stuff but just because it’s a beautiful place

[@selena2250]

@becoming_greek thank you 🙏 and Merry Christmas 🙌✝️🙌

[@becoming_greek]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@maxprea3745]

What is the temp in C i winter?

[@becoming_greek]

In December the high is between 15-20, it can be windy though