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Preorder the most requested
collector’s item, the official Athens 2004 DVD set! |
This is a four DVD set that includes the Opening and Closing
Ceremonies, Highlights of the Games, a presentation of the Greek
Athletes, and a 68 page Photo Album.
Estimated shipping date from our California shipping center:
December 20, 2004
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE ORDERING:
This set is in Greek without subtitles. The included photo album
is in Greek only, The DVDs are Region 2 / PAL encoded for use in
Europe. To view these DVDs in the US you will need a
multi-region DVD player or a computer with DVD player.
Greekshops.com is currently offering a multi-region DVD player
at the amazing price of 69.95! This DVD player will play all
zones and DVDs from anywhere in the world.
The DVD set is going to be shipping on December 20, 2004. If you need it
for a Christmas gift please specify that you need Express Service when
ordering. By requesting Express Service you agree to pay the additional
cost of UPS Next Day or Second Day service cost which varies per
location. Next day service for one DVD set ranges between $30-$40, and
Second Day between $16 - $20.
We currently have no information on a US or NTSC version of this set.
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
- Opening Ceremonies
- Highlights From the Games
- Greek Athletes & Their Greatest Moments
- Closing Ceremonies
- DVD Set includes a 68 page photo album
illustrating various athletes, events, and glorious moments of the Athens
2004 Olympic Games
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This Month |
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The History of Good Manners In Ancient Greece (Part D)
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Featured Destination: Astypalea |
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What's New!!!! |
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December Recipe. |
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Saint Namedays in December. |
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Subscription Information. |
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Suggestions & Comments.
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December Recipe:
Shrimp - Filled Filo Rolls |
Makes 18 to 20 pieces |
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Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups |
Saltsa Besamel |
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3 tlbsp. |
Muscat wine |
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1/3 cup |
Fresh lemon juice |
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12 oz. |
Uncooked shrimp, shelled,
devined, and coarsely chopped |
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3 tlbsp. |
chopped fresh dill |
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1/4 cup |
Chopped fresh chives |
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9 to 10 |
Sheets filo dough, commercial or
homemade, quartered to make 9 - x 7 inch. rectangles for
commercial dough or 7-x 6inch. for homemade |
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Olive oil or melted butter, for
oiling the filo |
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1 egg yolk |
Beaten with 1/2 tlbsp. water
(optional) |
Preparation:
- Place the saltsa besamel,
wine, lemon juice, shrimp, dill, and chives in a medium -
size bowl and stir to mix.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Very lightly oil a baking
sheet.
- Brush a rectangle of filo lightly with oil. Place about
1 1/2 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture in a narrow strip
along the long side of the rectangle, and spread it out of
the full length. Roll the filo once over the shrimp, then
continue rolling until the filled dough is in one long roll.
Starting from one end of the roll, turn the roll into
itself, continuing round and round to make a coil. Place the
coil on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down. Lightly
oil the top of the roll with oil, and brush it with the egg
wash, if using. Repeat with the remaining filo sheets until
all the mixture is used.
- Bake until crisp and golden on top, 20 minutes. Serve
right away or at room temperature.
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Excerpts from:
"The Olive and The Caper - Adventures in Greek Cooking"
Are you missing Greek delicacies, desserts, coffee?
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Watch Your Manners In Greece |
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The History of Good Manners In Ancient Greece (Part D) |
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At home, the teacher (pedagogue) was
responsible for teaching the boy good manners: a child was not
allowed to converse with his elders or laugh out loud. He was also
not allowed to sit cross-legged nor support his head with his hands.
In Sparta the nurses taught the
children not to make noises while eating, not to be afraid of the
dark, never to cry or scream or show anger and fury. They also
taught them to step aside when the elderly passed them in the street
and to stand up when anyone more senior entered the room.
In Athens, hesitation was a most
appropriate attitude for youngsters. In front of elderly people, a
young man should stand silent, answer only when asked a question,
and always in a low voice. Speaking loudly was contemptible sign of
bad manners. "Prudence" was then name given to all the above merits.
Physical exercise was of great
importance and bodily perfection - as seen in statues and vases was
worshipped. Gymnasiums were places were people gathered daily and
love stories were woven.
The highest honor for an athlete was
to win at the Olympic games. The cities dedicated statues to their
Olympic winners. They also symbolically tore down a part of the city
walls, so that the winner could enter the city on return from the
Games.
What was the connection between
Ancient Greeks and work? Simply, none Aristotle even explained,
"Leisure is the presupposition for civilised life." What we conceive
today as a "waste of time" was unknown to the Ancient Greeks. This,
of course, applied to those living in the city and in particular
those who were more affluent. A look into Aristophanes' comedies,
especially in parts where the farmers of Attica are mentioned, shows
that plenty of spare time was necessity for those who wished to
become involved with politics.
Ancient Greek ate twice a day: they
took a light meal, known as "ariston," and dinner "deipnon," which
was their main meal. They didn't just eat for the sake of it, and
dining was of particular social importance, since the main course
was discussion and companionship.
to be continued...
Excerpt from "Watch Your Manners In Greece" by Christos K. Zampounis
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What's
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Books |
Alexander the Great by Paul Cartledge |
A New Greek
Odyssey |
The Philosopher's Kitchen - Recipes from Ancient Greece & Rome For the Modern Cook |
The Olive and The Caper - Adventures in Greek Cooking |
Secrets of Fat - Free Greek Cooking |
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Children's
Books |
Aftokinita, Fortiga, Heroplans, & Traina - Fisher Price |
Baby Einstein - O Skélos Ages 1 mo. - 4 yrs. |
Baby Einstein - Ta Mora Ages 1 mo. - 4 yrs. |
Longsleeve Square Sparkling Greek Flag |
Learning the Time With Sylvester Ages 4-7 |
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First Greek Dictionary w/ PicturesAges 2-6 |
Robinson Crouso
Ages 10 & Up |
Pater Hmon For Children Ages 5-12 yrs. |
Stories and Fairy Tales From Greece |
Paizo Sti Poli - Fisher Price Ages 3-5 |
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Food |
Ion Chocolate With Hazelnut |
Yiotis - Profiteroles With Real Chocolate |
Yiotis Pudding |
New Year's Cake Gold Coin Replica - Flouri for Vasilopita |
Iliada Olive Oil |
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Music CDs, Music, and DVDs |
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Allos Anthropos
Pantazis Lefteris
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Elikrinis
Nino |
Dika Mou Pragmata
Rokkos Stelios |
Erota Den Xeris Na Agapas Theodoridou Natassa |
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Dinata Peta Eleni |
Pios Ise
Dimitriou Antzela |
Special Edition CD + DVD Alkeos Giorgos
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Sto Kokkino - Platinum Edit.+ Bonus DVD & 4 New Songs Kokkinou Elli |
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Telios Andras
Tsalikis Giorgos |
Kaliteta
Triantafillos |
Tora Kourkoulis
Nikos |
Super Stars 2 - The Greek Video Collection Zone 2 (PAL) |
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Featured
Destination:
Astypalea |
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 This most western of the Dodecanese has had many names: lchthyoessa (abun. dant in fish) in ancient times; Stampalia or Astropalia, as the locals call it today. The name Astypalaia means "old city".
A mountainous island with an indented coastline concealing numerous delightful coves, Astypalaia (or Astipalea) in fact resembles two islands joined by a ribbon of land only 105 metres wide.
The main village is Hora or Astypalaia, built up the side of a steep hill, and presided over by the massive, austere remains of a Venetian castle. Its small, square houses, painted white with brightly coloured doors and windows, follow the contours of the hill in an almost unbroken band down to the sea. So closely are they packed that the walls of the uppermost houses form part of the outer fortifications of the castle.
A row of windmills on the pass of the hill provides an additional picturesque note.
One enters the castle from the southwest side of the hill. Inside it are two churches, dedicated to St. George and to the Annunciation (Evangelismos). The former contains a noteworthy carved iconostasis.
Below the castle stands the 18th century church of Our Lady Portaitissa, one of the most beautiful in the Dodecanese. It too has an impressive iconostasis, covered with gold leaf.
Livadia, Analips! and Vathi are charming fishing hamlets on the south and north coast of the island, while among its many beaches, Tria Marmara, Schinontas and Vathi stand out.
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Travel
Guides, Videos, and DVDs |
Get the map of
Astypalea here
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Greece - Travel Guide
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Greece Destination Travel & Experience the World
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Santorini The Noble Island DVD w/ Booklet
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JWIN Multi - Region DVD Player JD-VD140 -
ON SALE!
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Road Map of Greece
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City Map of Athens & Piraeus Deluxe Edition
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Road Map of Imathia
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Saints'
Namedays in December |
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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Theoklitou |
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Muropis |
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Varvaras |
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Savva |
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Nikolaou |
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Amvrosiou |
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Agias Annis |
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Spuridonos |
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Eustratiou / Loukias |
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Eleutheriou |
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Daniel / Dionysiou Zakunthou |
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Sevastianou & Zois |
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Aglaias |
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Ignatiou |
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Themistokleous |
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Anastasias |
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Eugenias |
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CHRISTMAS DAY |
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Emmanouil / Synaksi Theotokou |
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Stefanou
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Icons depicting the celebrated Saint, make great gifts for namedays.
Shop
among our great collection of icons at our store. Also available, namedays,
birthday, holiday, and special occasion greeting cards.
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