Discover the Wonders: Top 5 Exciting Fun Facts About Greece for Kids

1. Goblins, Colanders and Christmas Chaos

What do goblins and colanders have in common? They're both part of a Greek holiday tradition that's more tangled than a plate of spaghetti: During the twelve days of Christmas in Greece, mischievous creatures called kallikantzaroi emerge from underground, causing chaos until the Epiphany. People can protect themselves by leaving a colander on their doorstep to confuse the kallikantzaroi, or by burning stinky shoes in their fireplace to ward off the festive troublemakers.
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2. Ancient Minoans: Aquaman's Ancestors

Well, it wasn't just Aquaman who was a whiz with water: Did you know that the ancient Minoans in Crete were masters of water management and had advanced hydraulic technology over 3,500 years ago, developing aqueducts, cisterns, wells, and more that put most modern systems to shame?
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3. Greece: Shoe-hoarder of Islands

You know how people say you can never have too many shoes? Well, Greece took that concept and applied it to islands! The land of feta cheese and Greek gods is practically a hoarder of coastal havens: Of the whopping 6,000 islands and islets sprinkled across the Aegean and Ionian Sea, only 227 are inhabited, showcasing a smorgasbord of diverse landscapes across its vast 7,500 km-long archipelago.
Source => greece-travel.gr

4. Kallikantzaroi: Tree-Chopping Troublemakers

You know that feeling when you're trying to chop down a tree and a colander or some stinky shoes just ruin your whole day? Well, in Greece, they call that "Being a Kallikantzaroi": These mischievous goblin-like creatures spend their days underground, attempting to saw the trunk of the world tree to destroy the Earth. But they can only emerge during the 12 days of Christmas, when the sun takes a break from its seasonal movements. To keep the little black-devil lookalikes at bay, Greeks leave colanders on their doorsteps to confuse them or burn foul-smelling shoes to repel them. Don't worry, they're more impish and stupid than they are malevolent.
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5. Gaming Consoles and Ancient Greek Coins

Hey kids, which ancient coins can buy you a sweet new gaming console, heaps of candy, and still leave you with some change? (Hint: it's all Greek to me!): The Syracuse silver Decadrachm by Euainetos, featuring a head of Arethusa and a quadriga driven by a female charioteer, can sell for $18,000 to $55,000! Word of caution, though: watch out for sneaky copies and replicas, as these babies need authentication to show their true worth.
Source => coinsite.com