"Preserving the Magic: The Importance of Sharing Old Family Photographs and Traditions During Christmas" The holiday season is a time for joy, reflection, and most importantly, connection with our loved ones. As Christmas approaches, many of us find ourselves immersed in the hustle and bustle of preparations, from decorating homes to planning festive meals. In the midst of the holiday chaos, it's crucial to pause and embrace the rich tapestry of our family history by sharing old photographs and cherished traditions. In this blog post, I explore the profound importance of weaving the threads of the past into the present during the Christmas holidays. Nostalgia and Emotional Bonds: Old family photographs have a unique power to evoke nostalgia, transporting us back to cherished moments of the past. Sharing these photographs during Christmas can trigger heartwarming memories and strengthen the emotional bonds that tie generations together. As family members gather around, f

  "Our Archives, Our Heritage" is an article authored by Professor Alexander Kitroeff, published in The National Herald, November 18-24, 2023 Edition.   ---------- Several years ago, we were lucky enough to get permission from The National Herald to repost articles that are of interest to our group.                                                                                           ---------- Note:  Information on how to contribute to Meletis Pouliopoulos project "Greek Cultural Resources" can be found at the bottom of this page.                                                                                           ---------- During a recent trip to Boston I was able to visit two Greek-American archives. This is my idea of having fun, though these involve serious business because such collections contain the materials through which we can preserve our heritage and pass it on to the younger generations. In one of the two archives I visited, I watched digitiz