Bolshoi Ballet Academy

The Nutcracker | Athens | December 23-29

Russia's renowned Bolshoi Ballet Academy is in Athens together with top soloists from the Bolshoi Theater Orchestra to present Tchaikovsky's world-renowned Christmas ballet, "The Nutcracker." Performances take place from December 23 to 29 at the Galatsi Olympic Hall. The ballet is based on E.T.A Hoffmann's tale "The Nutcracker and The Mouse King," first published in 1816.

Christmas cheer in Athens with festivities and bazaars!

FOOD FEST

The Christmas Food Festival runs from December 4-6 at the Helexpo Conference (39 Kifissias Avenue, Maroussi, call 210 616-8888). Expect loads of Christmas food and cooking workshops and yuletide cheer! Open from 4-9 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sat and Sunday, December 5-6.