October 28 is Ochi Day, celebrated with parades by the military in major towns and cities. This is a commemoration of the refusal of Greece to allow Italian occupancy during WWII. November 17 is the anniversary of the uprising of Polytechnic University students in Athens in 1973. It is during this uprising that many students, who opposed the military dictatorship and US imperialism, were killed. This holiday is usually celebrated with a march and stoning of the American Embassy. Holidays in Greece usually refer to the period of Christmas, New Year and the Epiphany. December in Greece is a memorable celebration of the Greek version of Christmas. The Greeks has adopted the western style of celebrating Christmas although the twist of Greek comes in the type of food served on the dinner table that is made up mostly of Greek specialty.

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