My Greek Books—Christmas 2025

My Greek Books goes Christmas!

Back in 2022, I shared a roundup of some Greek-related Christmas books. Since then, I’d seen one or two more, it didn’t seem enough for a blog post. But I’ve found some others! I’ve added them to my list.

Let’s go!

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The Birds of Christmas by Mary Ziavras

Independently published (December 1, 2022)

A beautifully illustrated poem about a family of birds and woodland creatures who are taught the true meaning of Christmas. The tradition of Christmas reading to children instills the important values of giving and gratitude. Snuggle up to a wonderful book to enjoy year after year.

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My Greek Island Christmas by Effrosyni Moschoudi

Written Musings (December 2, 2025)

Two die-hard cynics when it comes to love meet on a small family farm on the alluring Greek island of Santorini, and the magic of Christmas goes to work.

Cathy Roussos, a Greek-American single mom, swore off love many years ago after a painful breakup. Her nine-year-old son, the energetic but rather shy Leo, is everything she lives for. When she takes a temp job as a housekeeper for the Christmas season at a small family farm on the island of Santorini, the last thing she expects is to fall in love with the standoffish son of the owner.

Alex Rallis, a veterinarian living in Athens, is a sworn bachelor. As Christmas draws near, he is offered an ideal job abroad. Before taking it, he has to sell the family farm in Santorini and find a new place for his elderly father. The last place Alex wants to be at Christmas is the farm that holds painful memories, but he can’t avoid it. His father will only agree to sell the farm and move out if Alex spends one last Christmas with him there. It seems the old man has a ploy in mind, and a string of adorable locals have their parts to play, too. Next thing you know, Christmas cheer is shared all around, old sad tales are retold in different ways, and romantic love swirls through the air deliciously, like the aromatic steam of hot chocolate.

Can these two wounded souls find happiness together? They say Christmas holds its own magic, and Santorini can be just as enchanting. Even in the midst of winter, its allure remains—enough to give anyone a chance to heal and open up their heart.

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In the Greek Midwinter by Mandy Baggot

Boldwood Books (October 6, 2023)

It was supposed to be a holiday of a lifetime…

But when Jen’s boyfriend David suddenly cancels their romantic Paris trip, needing to urgently travel to Athens for work, it’s best friend Bonnie who suggests they surprise him.

Having already booked the time off from her events company – Christmas Every Day – Jen decides an impromptu and romantic gesture might be just what their relationship needs.

Arriving in Greece and finding David is not there, Jen has a lot of questions. And when she gets her answers she has a choice – should she go home or should she stay awhile?

With the help of Astro, the handsome yet Christmas-hating waiter from the local bar, she sets about a little Greek Christmas research. But what starts as a ‘business trip’ soon turns into something more.

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Μου έκανες δώρο τα Χριστούγεννα by Kostas Krommydas

Dioptra Publications (October 22, 2025)

You Gave Me a Christmas Gift is the latest book by the acclaimed Greek author. To date, it has not been translated into English.

Δύο άνθρωποι, άγνωστοι μεταξύ τους, συναντιούνται τα Χριστούγεννα στα λευκά μονοπάτια ενός απομονωμένου χωριού. Εκεί που η ζωή αναπνέει αργά και οι λέξεις σπανίζουν, αλλά φτάνουν.

Σε μια εποχή που όλα φωνάζουν για βιασύνη, οι δυο τους επιλέγουν να ακούσουν το ψιθύρισμα της καρδιάς. Μια απλή χειρονομία, ένα ποτήρι κρασί, μια φωτιά που σιγοκαίει — και δύο ψυχές που αρχίζουν να θυμούνται τι θα πει θαλπωρή.

Η πιο ζεστή ιστορία Χριστουγέννων. Μια τρυφερή υπενθύμιση πως η αγάπη έρχεται όταν είσαι έτοιμος να τη δεχτείς όχι με δώρα που εντυπωσιάζουν, αλλά με εκείνα που αφήνουν χώρο στη σιωπή για να αφουγκραστείς την καρδιά σου.

Γιατί, οι πιο αυθεντικές στιγμές δεν έρχονται όταν όλα είναι ιδανικά, αλλά όταν αφήνουμε χώρο στο απροσδόκητο να πλησιάσει, ακόμα κι αν μας έχει τυλίξει η παγωνιά του χειμώνα.

Μου έκανες δώρο τα Χριστούγεννα…
Μου χάρισες όλα όσα δεν ήξερα πως είχα ανάγκη.

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