Christmas edition

December , 2014 THE VOICE OF PALAEA

Edited by the pupils of the 6th grade of the 9th Primary School of
Volos

The Christmas Story

HOW TO SAY “MERRY CHRISTMAS” By Leanne Guenther

in… Once upon a time

A long, long time ago
Albanian : Gezur Krislinjden Begins the story of a baby
Arabic : Milad Majid That most of you should know
Argentine : Feliz Navidad
His daddy’s name was Joseph
Brazilian : Feliz Natal
And Mary was His mum
Bulgarian : Tchestita Koleda; Tchestito Rojdestvo Hristovo This babe was very special
Chinese : Sheng Dan Kuai Le He was God’s only Son.
Croatian : Sretan Bozic
English : Merry Christmas Some angels came from heaven
Finnish : Hyvaa joulua And they began to sing
French : Joyeux Noel To the shepherds in the fields
below,
German : Frohe Weihnachten
“Glad tidings we bring!”
Greek : Kala Christouyenna!
Italian : Buone Feste Natalizie A bright star lit the heavens
Japanese : Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto To light the magi’s way
Latin : Natale hilare et Annum Faustum! To the baby in the manger
Portuguese : Feliz Natal Who was born on Christmas day.
Russian : Pozdrevlyayu s prazdnikom Rozhdestva is Novim
And all who gathered round Him
Godom
Rejoiced and praised His birth
Serbian : Hristos se rodi. For the babe, the king, named
Spanish : Feliz Navidad Jesus
Swedish : God Jul and (Och) Ett Gott Nytt År Is our Saviour here on Earth!
Turkish : Noeliniz Ve Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun (J.A.)
Ukrainian : Z Rizdvom Khrystovym or S rozhdestvom Kristovym
(K.N.)
Wishes
Daphne Koutsospirou
I wish love, health and happy faces to all the people for
Christmas!

Elias Magalios
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Katerina Pavlakoudi
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Don’t
worry, be happy!!

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 A Christmas Crossword
by Mary – Christine M.
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Across
3. The month of Christmas holiday
5. These animals pull Santa's sleigh
6. Another word for gifts
9. A character made of snow
11. Traditional English Christmas sweet
13. Santa's vehicle
15. We celebrate Christmas with these people
16. The wise men followed this to find Jesus
Down
1. We decorate this at Christmas
2. We put these on Christmas tree
4. They help Santa Claus
7. We hang this by the fireplace
8. Christmas songs
10. A character with a bright red nose
12. We decorate the tree with these bright
things
14. Children send this to Santa Claus

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 Comic strips by Charis D.
A. Who is riding the sleigh???

B. The silly Santa

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 Christmas in the United Kingdom
CHRISTMAS JOKES!
In the United Kingdom Christmas decorations are put up in
shops and town centres from early November. Decorations in
Who is Santa Claus married to?
people's homes traditionally include a Christmas tree, cards and Mary Christmas!
lights both inside and outside the home. Every year, the
Norwegians donate a giant Christmas tree for the British to be What do you call Father
raised in Trafalgar Square as a thank in return for help during the Christmas in the beach?
Second World War. Sandy Clause!
Christmas carollers are singing around the tree on various
evenings up until Christmas Eve. Christmas decorations are What do Santa's little helpers
traditionally left up until the evening of January 5th (the night learn at school?
before Epiphany). The majority of families open their presents in The elf-abet!
the morning of Christmas Day.
On Christmas Day, family and friends gather round for a
What's the best thing to put into
a Christmas Cake?
traditional Christmas dinner, which is usually a turkey followed
Your teeth!
by a Christmas pudding and Christmas crackers, containing toys,
jokes and a paper hat. Fewer than 3 million now attend a
What kind of motorbike does
Christmas Day Church of England service.
Santa ride?
(K.N.)
A Holly Davidson!

What says Oh Oh Oh?

Santa walking backwards!

A song by Mike T. and John A.

Did Rudolph go to school?
I will go to buy presents from Santa Town No. He was Elf-taught!
And my friends from China Town (K.N.)
I love this gift
One car to drift Wishes…
My bro wants to troll John Akrivousis: Love, Peace
And my sister wants to play lol and Joy come down on earth on
I love eating sweets Christmas Day to make us happy
They’re, oh, so special gifts and cheerful. Wishing you a very
My mum at Christmas drinks lemonada Merry Christmas and a
And I one time want to drink pina colada wonderful Happy New Year!
Mum wants to go to Dubai
The tickets dad goes to buy Charis Doura
Soon is coming Santa Claus I hope my Christmas will be OK,
So we must hurry to see a red nose cool, good. Merry Christmas to
all and a happy new year!

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 Christmas celebration in our
school
Interviewing Mrs Dioudi,
our headteacher
Reporter: We would like to ask you some things about Christmas at school.
Mrs Dioudi: Sure. You can ask me anything.
Reporter: Are we going to decorate our school this year and how?
Mrs Dioudi: Yes, we are. We will decorate both floors with Christmas trees and the Assembly
Hall as well. The classrooms will be decorated from students together with their
teachers.
Reporter: Will there be a bazaar this year and who is organising it?
Mrs Dioudi: The bazaar is usually organised by the Parents’ Association but this year there
will not be one. We will offer food, clothes and toys to the people in need,
instead.
Reporter: When will the Christmas celebration take place at school? Have you set a date?
Mrs Dioudi: Yes, it will take place on Monday the 22nd of December at 8.30 in the Assembly
Hall.
Reporter: Will the students attend any theatrical plays this year?
Mrs Dioudi: Yes, we will go to see “Nefelokamomata” in Achillion.
Reporter: Last year the students raised money for school through carol singing. Will it
happen this year, too?
Mrs Dioudi: Yes, it will. Last year we bought a video projector for our school with this money
but this time an amount of money will be given for charity purposes.
Reporter: What do you like most about Christmas?
Mrs Dioudi: Well. I love the decoration, the family gatherings and the Christmas atmosphere
in general. Christmas reminds me of my childhood in my village where we used
to sing carols out in the snow and the school celebrations were unforgettable.
Reporter: What is the spirit of Christmas to you?
Mrs Dioudi: I think Christmas is an opportunity to show our love and our warm feelings to
our beloved and to those who need them.
Reporter: Thank you very much for your time. Merry Christmas!
Mrs Dioudi: Merry Christmas to you, too. It’s been a pleasure.
(M.I. & K.P.)
Wishes…
Kyriakos Nomikos: Merry
Christmas to the whole world!!!
I wish everyone will have what
they like.

Mike Tsiganis: My special wish

is to play football with the team of
Roma, together with Gerrinhio and
Totti and my best friend John
Akrivousis.

Melina Ismyrnoglou: I wish you a

Merry Christmas, peace, health
and happiness.
(A.K.)

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 Let’s cook some Christmas
delights!!! (yummy, yummy…)
RECIPE for VASSILOPITA Kourabiedes
by my grandmother Vassiliki
In Greece we always cut vassilopita the last
Ingredients
night of the year. The person who finds the coin 500gr butter
1 cup powdered sugar
is considered to be lucky for the whole year. A few blanched almonds
Zest of orange
You will need 1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup butter, softened 2 vanillas
2 cups white sugar A little liqueur
5 eggs 1 kg flour
2 tablespoons water 1 egg (optionally)
2 teaspoons vanilla ½ kg powdered sugar for dusting
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder Process
1/2 cup blanched slivered In a bowl, add the butter and the
almonds sugar and mix well. Add the
2 tablespoons sesame seeds remaining ingredients and continue
stirring. When the dough is ready,
spread on a smooth surface and
Directions create many different designs. Bake
Preheat oven to 170 degrees C.
at 180 C degrees in preheated oven
In a large bowl, blend together the butter and the sugar. Add for about 15 minutes. After baking
the eggs to the butter mixture. Also the vanilla and the
and letting them get cool, sprinkle the
water. In another bowl, sift together the baking powder and
kourabiedes with powdered sugar.
the flour. Add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
Pour the batter into a tube pan. Wrap a large coin in foil and
place the coin in the batter. Press the coin down; it should be Enjoy them!
completely hidden. Sprinkle the nuts and seeds on top of the (J.A.)
batter.
Bake the cake for about 70 minutes, or until done.
Good luck!
(M.I.)
Wishes
John Kaloutsas:
May all the sweet magic of Christmas conspire to gladden
your hearts and fill every desire…..Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!!!
Mary-Christine Moukantasi:
I hope everything goes well and 2015 comes happily!
Anastasia Koutselini:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Time for fun!
Christmas Word Scramble Game
leslb decorations
sdlneac holiday
snergtgei frost
lahyido greetings
sksgocint gifts
aydcn ncea bells
ttisomeel wreath
tawerh Christmas tree
nreaocotids Candles
seelv Elves
ntaas Stockings
tsgfi Mistletoe
trfso Santa
mshtiscar rete Candy cane

(J.K.) (J.A.)

ANSWERS to the Quiz of p.9

01. St. Nicholas

02. Bethlehem
03. Three : Dasher, Dancer & Donner
04. Germany (it was Latvia but it
was part of Germany then!)
05. King Herod
06. Just like the ones I used to know
07. Carpenter
08. Shepherds
09. Gabriel
10. In a manger
(A.K.)

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 Let’s make a beautiful snowflake!!
(All you need is paper, scissors, stapler and adhesive tape!)
Good luck!

01. 02. 03.

04. 05. 06.

07. 08. 09.

10. 11. 12.

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 TELL ME, CHRISTMAS QUIZ
DOCTOR! 1. Who brings presents to
How much should we eat on children in Holland on the
Christmas holidays? 5th/6th December?
2. In which town was Jesus
Interviewing Dr Douras Alekos, cardiologist born?
3. How many of Rudolph's
Reporter: Doctor, what do we mean when we talk about a healthy eight companions names
diet? start with 'D'?
Doctor: Following a healthy diet means receiving all the
nutritious elements from food, such as carbohydrates, proteins 4. What country did Christmas
and fats, in balance. In order to accomplish that, we should Trees originate from?
consume a lot of fruit, vegetables and legumes, less pasta, fish
and meat and even less sugar. 5. Who was the 'King of the
Reporter: What can we do during Christmas holidays when Jews' who ordered the
dinner invitations will be a lot and quite tempting? babies to be killed?
Doctor: Well, we should eat and drink in moderation and maybe
skip a meal. 6. What's the second line of
Reporter: As for the people who suffer from problems with "I'm dreaming of a white
diabetes or cholesterol, what dangers can they face if they christmas"?
consume too much food or alcohol?
7. What was Joseph's job?
Doctor: They might face serious health problems.
Reporter: How much sugar and alcohol can we have? 8. Who were the first people to
Doctor: About one or two glasses of wine and one sweet of visit the baby Jesus?
medium size daily.
Reporter: Thank you very much for your advice, Doctor. 9. Which Angel visited Mary?
Doctor: My pleasure.
10. Where did the baby Jesus
(Ch.D.)
sleep?
(K.N.)
For the answers go to page 7

New Year’s traditions in England

In England, the celebration in London focuses on Big Ben, the bell. Parties are held across the country,
in pubs, clubs and private houses. At the stroke of midnight, people join hands in a ring and sing.

On New Year's Eve, about 250,000 people gather to view the fireworks around and above the London
Eye. The celebrations in London continue into January 1st, with the New Year's Day Parade, held
annually since 1987. The 2011 parade involved more than 10,000 musicians, cheerleaders and
performers.

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 My class is happy on Christmas
time
(A poem by Mary Christine M. and Mike T.)

Everyone is happy on Christmas time

And the whole town is full of light.

The children play and have a good

time
Everyone is happy on Christmas time.

Anastasia is going to buy a dress

And Charis is going to my address.

Melina is cooking a special meal

And Catherine is decorating a tree.

Kyriakos is going to play LOL

And Mike is going to troll a lot.

Daphne is sending a lot of cards

With many many loves.

Elias dances all day

And John tastes the new cocktail.

(A.K.)

This Christmas don’t forget to

listen to…
Mariah Carey - All I want for Christmas is you

Celine Dion - So this is Christmas

Chris Rea - Driving home for Christmas

Dean Martin - Let it snow

Brenda Lee - Rocking Around the Christmas Tree

Mud - Lonely this Christmas

Britney Spears - My only wish

Shakin Stevens - Merry Christmas everyone

(Ch.D.)
Train - Shake up Christmas (A.K.)

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Christmas in the wider area of Magnesia
Interviewing Mr Nomikos,
the town councilor of Ano Lechonia

REPORTER: Hi! Thank you for accepting to give me this interview.

MR NOMIKOS: Nothing. It is my pleasure.
REPORTER: What are your plans for Christmas?
MR NOMIKOS: I want my family and me to enjoy Christmas like every year and try to live
something special this year.
REPORTER: And your plans for the place you are in charge of?
MR NOMIKOS: Well, by decorating the village of Ano Lechonia, we will try to give the people the
meaning of the sweetest night of the year.
REPORTER: Will there be any theatrical plays in Ano Lechonia?
MR NOMIKOS: No, I don’t think there will be any.
REPORTER: What is your opinion about Volos Christmas Park?
MR NOMIKOS: It’s something that should exist these silent days to give this warm feeling to the old
and young people.
REPORTER: Are you going to visit the park with your family?
MR NOMIKOS: Yes, of course I will!
REPORTER: Will you take any special decisions with Achilleas Beos about the decoration of the city
of Volos?
MR NOMIKOS: We have already taken some.
REPORTER: Were the lights in Dimitriados Street your own idea or someone else’s?
MR NOMIKOS: No it wasn’t my idea. It was from the Council for the embellishment of the city of
Volos.
REPORTER: Thank you for giving me this fantastic interview.
MR NOMIKOS: You are welcome and I wish you and everyone to be happy and may the feeling of
Christmas be really delightful for the whole world.
(K.N.)

How we can say

Santa Claus
in different languages:

Greek: Άγιος Βασίλης

Italian: Babbo Natale

Spanish: papá Noel

German: Weihnachtsmann

France: le père Noël

Romanian: Mos Crăciun

(A.K.) (J.K.)

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 Who are we?
Let us introduce ourselves!!

Talking to Santa...
You: Hi, Santa. May I ask you some questions?
Santa: Hi to you, too! Of course you can, but why?
You: It’s for my school newspaper.
Santa: All right then.
You: How old are you?
We are the 11 terrific paper heroes of
Santa: I was born many many years ago, but I just got
connected to the Internet this year.
the 6th grade of the 9th Primary School
You: Do you have any kids? of Volos. This is our first English
Santa: No, but I have lots of elves to take care of. newspaper and hopefully not the last
You: What do you eat? one!
Santa: I eat Cookies. Our names are (in alphabetical order):
You: What do you do when you wake up? Akrivousis John
Santa: I take care of my elves. Doura Charis
You: Are you a football fan?
Ismyrnoglou Melina
Santa: No, I'm not much into sports.
Kaloutsas John
You: May I ask why?
Santa: Ask why. The explanation is rather complicated! Koutselini Anastasia
You: Some people say that you don’t exist. Is that true? Koutsospirou Daphne
Santa: No! These people will get nothing from me for Magalios Elias
Christmas! Moukantasi Mary-Christine
You: What will you bring me as a present? Nomikos Kyriakos
Santa: I don't have any plans yet. Pavlakoudi Katerina
You: You are a really lovely person, aren’t you?
Tsiganis Mike
Santa: I give presents to kids, so I am supposed to be
lovely!
Our English teacher is Miss Giota
You: How long do you usually talk to kids? Makrygianni.
Santa: I can go on talking indefinitely. We hope you will enjoy reading what
You: Thanks for talking to me. we have written or searched for you!
Santa: No problem. Merry Christmas! (K.N.)
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year!

HOW TO BE A GOOD GUY… What we say on January 1st

(and get presents from Santa!!!) in…

1. Never lie Greece : Ευτυχισμένο το νέο έτος!!

2. Always be polite England : Happy New Year!!
3. Always get good marks at school France : Bonne Annee!!
4. Never hit others Germany: Gluckliches neues Jahr!!
5. Believe in SANTA CLAUS Italy : Buon anno!!
6. Never spend all your parents’ money Spain : Feliz Ano Nuevo!!
7. Always smile Turkey : Mutlu Yillar!!
8. Always listen to your parents
9. Always be sweet (M.-Ch.M)
10. Never ask for expensive things (I know what I am
saying.)
(K.N.)

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