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All material inWindyCity this publication Greek is an©2017 online PMEA publication. Communications LLC ReprintsAll by material permission in this only. publication Photo of Maria ©2017 A. KaramitsosPMEA Communications by Elios Photography. LLC Reprints by permission only. Photo of Maria A. Karamitsos by Elios Photography. FOLLOWFOLLOW USUS Sign up for access toto exclusiveexclusive news,news, promotions,promotions, contests,contests, andand giveaways.giveaways. II’’mm aa VIP!VIP! SignSign meme up!up! WindyCity Greek Christmas 2017 Page 3 From the desk of Founder & Editor Maria A. Karamitsos It’s been an eventful year. It’s hard to believe that 2017 is coming to a close. We’ve so enjoyed bringing you the Best of the Greek World, with Positive Greek News from Chicago and beyond, now in year 3. It’s an honor and privilege to serve the community, and bring these positive stories to you. This Special Christmas Edition is full of resources to help you prepare for the holidays. Faith, Traditions, Food & Wine, and a Greek-inspired Holiday Gift Guide will help you celebrate the season, hopefully with less stress. Don’t get caught up in the hustle and bustle. Count your blessings, keep your loved ones close, and most of all, remember the real reason for the season. Just before Thanksgiving, we lost my mom. She fell asleep in the Lord, but remains in our hearts always. We dedicate this issue to her. May her memory be ever eternal. On behalf of everyone at WindyCity Greek, we extend our best wishes for a beautiful Christmas season, and a Happy, Healthy New Year! See you in 2018! WindyCity Greek Christmas 2017 Page 4 f F AITH f Songs of the Season Everyone knows the traditional Kalanta, but did you know there are other Phonetic pronunciation songs sung during this holiday season? Here are some songs of the sea- Ayia nihta se prosmenoun son, in Greek, phonetic English, and the Me hara i hristiani English translations. Kai me pisti animnoume Toh theo doksologoume f Να τα πούμε; Shall we sing them? Meh ena soma mia psihi Meh ena soma mia pseihi I Gennisi Sou Η Γέννησή Σου Χριστέ ο Θεός ημών Ee psihi mas fterouyizi ανέτειλε τω κόσμω τω φως τω της γνώσεως Pera st’ayia ta vouna εν αυτή γαρ οι τοις άστροις λατρεύοντες υπό αστέρος Opou psalloun ee aggeli εδιδάσκοντο Σε προσκυνείν τον Ήλιον της δικαιοσύνης Ap’ta ouranya thia meli και Σε γιγνώσκειν εξ ύψους ανατολήν Κύριε δόξα Σοι Ston sotira Osanna Psalloun Osanna Phonetic pronunciation I Yennisi Sou Hriste o Theos imon Stis Vithle’em elateh oli Anetileh to kosmo to fos to tis gnoseos Sta vouna ta yera En afti gar i tis astrois latrevontes ipo asteros Kai m’evlavia megali Edidaskonto Se proskinin ton Ilion tis dikaiosinis Kee pou t’ayio fos provali Kai Se gignoskin ex ipsous Anatoleen Kyrie doxa si Proskinisteh meh hara Nai meh mia hara Silent Night Άγια Νύχτα, σε προσμένουν English Με χαρά οι χριστιανοί Silent night, holy night! Και με πίστη ανυμνούμε All is calm, all is bright. Το Θεό δοξολογούνε Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Μ’ ένα στόμα, μια φωνή Holy infant so tender and mild, Ναι με μια φωνή Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace Η ψυχή μας φτερουγίζει Silent night, holy night! Πέρα στ’ άγια τα βουνά Shepherds quake at the sight Όπου ψάλλουν οι αγγέλοι Glories stream from heaven afar Απ’ τα ουράνια θεία μέλη Heavenly hosts sing “Alleluia”! Στον Σωτήρα «Ωσαννά» Christ, the Saviour is born Ψάλλουν «Ωσαννά» Christ, the Saviour is born Silent night, holy night Στης Βηθλεέμ ελάτε όλοι Son of God, love’s pure light f Στα βουνά τα ιερά Radiant beams from Thy holy face Και μ’ ευλάβεια μεγάλη With the dawn of redeeming grace ‹Κει που τ’ άγιο φως προβάλει Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth Προσκυνήστε με χαρά Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth Ναι με μια χαρά f WindyCity Greek Christmas 2017 Page 5 f F AITH f Songs of the Season Christmas Kalanta New Year’s Kalanta This carol proclaims Jesus’ birth and speaks of the visiting Magi. This carol announces the passing from the Winter to the Spring equi- nox and the arrival of St. Basil. Καλήν εσπέραν (ή «καλήν ημέραν») άρχοντες, κι αν είναι ορισμός σας, Αρχιμηνιά κι αρχιχρονιά, Χριστού την θείαν Γέννησιν ψιλή μου δενδρολιβανιά, να μπω στ’ αρχοντικό σας. κι αρχή καλός μας χρόνος, Χριστός γεννάται σήμερον εκκλησιά με τ’ άγιο θρόνο. εν Βηθλεέμ τη πόλει, Αρχή που βγήκε ο Χριστός, οι ουρανοί αγάλλονται άγιος και πνευματικός χαίρετ’ η φύσις όλη. στη γη να περπατήσει Εν τω σπηλαίω τίκτεται και να μας καλοκαρδίσει. εν φάτνη των αλόγων ‹Αγιος Βασίλης έρχεται ο Βασιλεύς των ουρανών και όλους μας καταδέχεται και Ποιητής των όλων. από την Καισαρεία σ’εισ’αρχόντισσα κυρία. Βαστάει εικόνα και χαρτί, Phonetic pronunciation ζαχαροκαντιοζύμωτη Kalin esperon arhontes χαρτί και καλαμάρι, Ki an einai orismos sas δες και με το παληκάρι Hristou tin thean yennisin Na po st’arhontiko sas. f Phonetic pronunciation Hristos yennatai simeron Arhiminia ki arhihronia En Veethle’em ti poli Psili mou dendrolivania I ourani ayallontai Ki arhi kalos mas hronos Hairet’i fysis oli. Ekklisia me t’ayio thronos. En to spilaion teektetai Arhi pou vyike o Hristos En fatni ton alogon Ayios ka pnevmatikos O Vasilefs ton ouranon Sti yee na perpatisei Kai pee’eetees ton olon. Ka na mas kalokardisei. Ayios Vasilis erhetai English translation: Kai olous mas katadehetai Good evening, noble folk. Apo tin Kaisaria If you so command, S’eis’arhontissa kyria. I will tell your noble household Vastaei ikona ka harti Of the birth of Christ. zaharokantiozimoti Today Christ is born in Bethlehem harti kai kalamari And the heavens rejoice des kai me to palikari Along with all of nature. English translation (English translation from A Guide to Greek Traditions and Customs in It’s the start of the month America, by Marilyn Rouvelas.) And the start of the year. Oh, my tall rosemary tree, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE WindyCity Greek Christmas 2017 Page 6 f F AITH f Songs of the Season And the start of a happy new year. St. Basil is coming English Translation As you noblemen know Epiphany has come – illumination of the world From Caesaria and great rejoicing in the Lord. You, my lady, are a noblewoman. By Jordan River, stands our good Mary and thus she begs St. John – (English translation from A Guide to Greek Traditions and Customs in “St. John Baptist – America, by Marilyn Rouvelas.) it is in your power – to baptize the child of God.” Simera ta Fota (Epiphany Carol) (English translation from A Guide to Greek Traditions and Customs in There’s even a carol for Epiphany, typically sung on the evening America, by Marilyn Rouvelas) prior. The first Christians stayed awake all night holding lighted candles and wait for the coming Illuminance. Thus, we obtain the word Epiphany or else “Fota,” which means illumination. Σήμερα τα φώτα κι ο φωτισμός η χαρά μεγάλη κι ο αγιασμός. Κάτω στον Ιορδάνη τον ποταμό κάθετ’ η κυρά μας η Παναγιά. ‹Οργανoβαστάει, κερί κρατεί και τον Αϊ-Γιάννη παρακαλεί. ‹Αϊ-Γιάννη αφέντη και βαπτιστή βάπτισε κι εμένα Θεού παιδί. Ν’ ανεβώ στον ουρανό να μαζέψω ρόδα και λίβανο . Phonetic pronunciation Simera ta fota ki o fotismos I hara megali ki o ayiasmos Kato ston Iordani ton potamo Kathe’ I kyra mas Panayia Organobastaei, keri kratei Kai ton Ay Yianni parakalei Ay Yianni afenti kai vaptsiti N’anevo ston ourano Na mazepso roda kai livano. f f f GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA WindyCity Greek Christmas 2017 Page 7 f F AITH f ARCHONS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE Metropolis of Chicago D e f e n d e r s o f t h e F a i t h Wishing all of the faithful a Merry Christmas, as we all together continue to Defend & Protect our Holy and Great Mother Church Mr. Harold V. Anagnos, Depoutatos Mr. Demetrios G. Logothetis, Kastrinsios Mr. Tom Angelos, Eftaxias Mr. George Sviatoslav Lychyk, Aktouarios Dr. Aristides P. Assimacopoulos, MD, Aktouarios Mr. Eleftherios Maggos, Maestor Mr. Arthur Balourdos, Hypomnematrografos Mr. Louis G. Malevitis, Hartophylax Mr. John S. Balourdos, Depoutatos Mr. John Mangouras, Kastrinsios Mr. Anastasios Steve Betzelos, Hartoularios Mr. John G. Manos, Eftaxias Mr. Dimitris Bousis, Maestor Mr. Leo J. Manta, Depoutatos Mr. Haralambos Bozonelos, Eftaxias Mr. Mark F. Manta, Depoutatos Mr. John Calamos, Sr., Eftaxias Mr. Steve A. Manta, Laosynaktis Mr. Thomas S. Cappas, Nomophylax Mr. John L. Marks, Depoutatos Mr. George Cepynsky, Depoutatos Mr. Anthony A. Nichols, Notarios Mr. Gus A. Chafoulias, Hieromnimon Dr. Harry Oryhon, DDS, Aktouarios Mr. Anthony F. Chapekis, Dikaiophylax Mr. Gus M. Pablecas, Ostiarios Mr. Paul G. Chiligiris, Nomophylax Mr. John G. Pappajohn, Laosynaktis Mr. John Nicholas Colis, Notarios Mr. Panagiotis Parthenis Sr., Referendarios Mr. Thomas N. Dallas, Hartophylax Mr. Harold A. Peponis, Depoutatos Mr. George D. Danigeles, Depoutatos Mr. Harry M. Petrakis, Notarios Mr. George Demchenko, Megas Referendarios Mr. Reince Priebus, Nomophylax Mr. William P. Doucas, Notarios Mr. James A. Regas, Ekdikos Mr.