Beanie
Christmas spirit in Istanbul evoked in festive markets
Beneath the chapel's high wooden ceiling are 25 tables lined up. People conversing move from one table to another to the sound of traditional Christmas tunes, many holding a cup of hot chocolate in their hands, buying all kinds of handmade jewelry, drawings, sweets, toys and knitted accessories.
A group of woman knit beanies and scarves for children refugees
A group of women from Thessaloniki had the idea to express their solidarity to the refugees by knitting mittens, beanies and scarves for the children.
“We were moved by the children’s joy in Idomeni camp when we gave them the first scarves and beanies we knitted last week,” said to ANA-MPA Rena Akritidou member of the group and journalist.