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Christmas atmosphere has spread throughout the city and seasonal bazaars appear one after another, to immerse us into the Christmas spirit, but also to offer us some original ideas for gifts at good prices.

Creativity, imagination and solidarity have always flourished in times of crisis and Christmas markets come this year to reinforce these concepts, as we can find there great works of art and various ideas for gifts at reasonable prices, which often give us a chance to support a charitable cause.

Therefore if you are getting ready to do your Christmas shopping and you do not know where to start from, we present to you some of the best Christmas bazaars in the city.

Christmas Bazaar at Technopolis

The S.O.Z.O Foundation for Children invites all to its Christmas bazaar with handmade objects - dolls, bags, jewelry, Christmas decorations, cakes, scarves and many other items, so as to provide information and generate support for the work of the Foundation, whose goal is to help financially and psychologically, children and their families.

References: «Technopolis» Gazi, Hall «D13» No. 100 "Piraeus" Street, Gazi, Athens, 2/12-4/12, 10.00 am to 10 pm, entrance free.

«Golden Hands ΙΙΙ» in Pure Bliss

On the ground floor and first floor of Pure Bliss a lot of positive energy, but also Christmas gifts, jewelry and accessories, soaps, useful objects and decorations, toys, knitted articles, recycled goods, and many other items are awaiting us in the bazaar «Golden Hands ΙΙΙ». There you will have the chance to find unique handmade items in support of the traditions, recycling, creativity and their expression in a cheerful atmosphere.

References: Pure Bliss, No. 24Α "Romvis" Street, Athens from 2/12-4/12, opening hours: Friday 6 pm to 11 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 12 am to 10 pm, entrance free.

"Christmas village" in Aidonakia

Until January 18^th our favorite Luna Park "Ta Aidonakia» (The Nightingales) transforms, providing for children and adults a chance to enjoy the best "Christmas village", ever built. There you will find workshops, toys and stories (in the village of St. Basil - the saint who brings presents to children in Greece), mammoth museum, an exhibition of ice sculptures, ice rink, original toys and of course the a rich Christmas market with sweets and souvenirs.

References: Luna Park "Τa Aidonakia", No. 89 Kifissias Avenue and "Andrea Papandreou," Μarousi, exit 11 Attiki Odos until 18/1, working hours: weekdays between 4 pm to 11 pm, Saturday, Sunday and on holidays between 11 am to 11 pm, 210 6198274-210 6196941, www.aidonakia.gr/

Christmas bazaar of the bloggers group xeblogarisma

In support of the prisoners who have no income and the children living with their mothers in the Women's Prison of Thebes, the bloggers’ group xeblogarisma organizes a Christmas bazaar with handmade Christmas gifts, traditional objects, clothes, books etc. at very low prices. During the bazaar essential supplies for the prisoners and their children will also be collected, such as diapers, baby products, shampoos, shower gels, toothpastes, toothbrushes, sanitary pads, toilet paper, etc.

References: Cabaret Voltaire, No. 30 "Μarathonos" str., Metaxourgeio, 3/12-4/12, working hours: Saturday from 11.30 am to 8 pm Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. http://xeblogarisma.blogspot.com/.

«Oneiro Christmas park» in Zappeion

Christmas Fairy houses will accommodate an outdoor Christmas market in front of Zappeion in «Oneiro Christman Park», where among various fabulous surprises you can also find fresh chocolate cookies, Christmas goodies and dishes, toys, Christmas decorations, candles, jewelry, children's books, engravings, posters and works of folk crafts.

References: Zappeion, 3/12-8/1, weekdays from 12 pm to 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 12 midnight, entrance free.

Christmas Bazaar for the stray animals

The Foundation for care and protection of stray animals Stray.Gr, this year once again organises the traditional Christmas Bazaar, where you will have the chance to win great gifts and find wonderful clothes, jewelry, books, dvds, beautiful accessories for your four-legged friends, and many new products from Stray.gr. In the "Art Corner" you will be able to enjoy the works of artists. All proceeds support the activities of the Foundation for the care of stray animals in all regions of Attica.

References: Thission Lofts, No. 123 "Piraeus" str., Athens (Κeramikos Subway station) 4/12, from 10 am to 8 pm, www.stray.gr/

Christmas swap: Christmas party of the exchange

You want to buy new Christmas decorations, but you are having difficulty doing so? Bring to the Christmas swap bazaar all Christmas decorations or any Christmas items you have, which you don’t need any more and take what you like without any restrictions, but most of all for free. You can also bring toys that you do not need any more, which you can either swap, or which will be offered to children in need, as well as your goodies, so everyone can treat each other!

References: Pαrαperα Str., "Αharnon" 61 and "Feron" Str., Athens, near the subway station "Victoria" on 4/12 from 12 am to 8 pm, http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=275229739181647 , http://paraperamarket.blogspot.com.

Christmas Bazaar of the Workshop for special education "Μargarita"

Buy your Christmas gifts from the employees in the Workshop for special education "Μargarita" and choose from among the Christmas decorations, jewelry, cards, textiles, plants and many other items, made with a lot of love by young people with special needs. Get some sweets and fortunes for 2012.

References: "Τehnopolis» - Athens Municipality, hall "Angelos Sikelianos", No. 100 "Piraeus" Street, Gazi, 5-7/12, working hours: Monday 5 pm to 9 pm, Tuesday-Wednesday 10 am to 10 pm, entrance free, www.eeamargarita.gr/.

Christmas Bazaar of the Hellenic Foundation "Animals’ Friends"

The big Christmas Bazaar of the Foundation "Animals’ Friends" is a unique bazaar, with the strong support of sponsor companies, members and shops, where you will find a huge variety of goods for the household, the children, new or used at very low prices. Similar events are organized by the Foundation in order to help thousands of animals in need.

References: «Τehnopolis» - Athens Municipality, Hall "Kostis Palamas", No. 100 "Piraeus" street, Ghazi, 210 6020202, 17-18/12, working hours: Saturday from 10.00 to 22.00 o’clock, Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00 o’clock , www.filozoiki.gr.

Bazaar of Love in Athens Heart

The days during the holidays always bring out the best in us and if you also want to do something good just before Christmas, you can visit the bazaar organized by the nonprofit organization "International circle of love and solidarity," which has included in its activities for 16 months now the Lunch of love, as well as giving away food to people and groups who need help.

References: Athens Heart, No. 180 "Piraeus" Str., November 19^th to December 31^st, Monday-Saturday from 12 am to 9 pm.

The theme of the bazaar in Quilombo is solidarity

December 10th is dedicated to solidarity and support for women prisoners (mothers or not) in the Women's Prison of Thebes and the Bazaar in Quilombo aims to offer help. Enjoy theatre performances, games, aromatic teas, home made bread, but also a fully equipped bazaar with handicrafts and jewelry, organic and traditional products, organic beauty creams etc. and give also your contribution to the noble work. You can also offer toys and clothes (children and women) that you do not need, office supplies, diapers, phone cards etc.

References: Quilombo, No. 10 Servion Street. and Αthinon Avenue, Akadimia Platonos, 210 5227961, Subway station Keramikos, Metaxourgeio to 10/12, from 11 am until late at night, entry free.

Christmas event of the Foundation «Roads of Life»

The bazaar of "Roads of Life" (an organization based solely on volunteering, with 170 active volunteers involved in the support of 85 children and their families) will once again defend its reputation with a gourmet event with an amazing variety of sweets and cakes as well as unique style accessories, handmade jewelry, Christmas toys and decorations, Christmas gifts, and also the permanent presence of artists and galleries who offer their works.

References: 87^th School – Athens, No. 58 "Orfeas" Street, Gazi, Subway station Keramikos - exit from the side of "Konstantinoupoleos" street, 10-11/12, Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm.