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As every sub-region of Greece, Crete has an array of long-standing Christmas culinary favourites – from the proceeds of the age-old tradition of the Choirosfagia to the mouthwatering flavours and textures of the seasonal sweets, the season of abundance is fantastically generous on Crete.
The 12-day holiday between Christmas and Epiphany is associated with an array of age-old customs and traditions throughout Crete in which food plays a most prominent role. The traditional Cretan Christmas table serves as a means of reaffirming family ties, with its components reflecting the locals’ attempt to give meaning to the divine birth and the advent of the New Year.