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GREEK CHRISTMAS FEAST
CHRISTMAS IS A FEAST DAY FOR ALL PEOPLE, AS A RULE, ENRICH THEIR
HOLIDAYS WITH TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS ALL THEIR OWN. THE CHRISTMAS
DINNER CONSISTS OF A FRESH FRUIT CUP, ROAST DUCK WITH WINE SAUCE,
STEAMED WHITE RICE, CELERY AND CARROT CURLS, RADISHES, OLIVES AND
FETA CHEESE, SWEET BREAD AND RETSINA WINE.
Submitter comment: CHRISTMAS TO THE GREEKS IS THE SAME AS OUR CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
Date learned: 00-00-1980
