A Greek Christmas Trivia Weekend
Did you know that
- some key Greek Christmas traditions have their beginning in the time of ancient Greece?
- some ancient Greek festivals influenced the development of early Christian Nativity religious customs?
- the Christmas Tree tradition began in Constantinople, during the time of the Byzantine Empire and was then carried north?
- the festive Christmas period begins in November and ends in January?
- St. Nicholas does not bring gifts to children, but instead, St. Basil does?
HOW DO I PLAY THIS TRIVIA GAME?
Every day, beginning on December 11th and ending on December 12th, 2021, we will host one game
You can play the game anytime between 7 AM - 10 PM every day
The game consists of 10 multiple choice questions that test your knowledge about the Greek Christmas Period traditions
Each game ticket is equivalent to a $7.00 donation
CLICK HERE TO SEE GAMEPLAY EXAMPLE
CLICK HERE TO TRY A PREVIEW GAME
In order to successfully compete,
you should learn all about the Greek Christmas Period traditions;
this site below, will prepare you:
GREEK CHRISTMAS PERIOD TRADITIONS
We hope that you go visit all the pages from the website's menu!
TO PARTICIPATE:
First: Learn about the Greek Christmas Period traditions (click here)
Second: Purchase your gameplay ticket (see below); $7.00 donation per game ticket):
SCROLL INSIDE THE WINDOW BELOW
TO SELECT YOUR GAMEDAY
AND THEN CLICK THE BUTTON TO GET YOUR TICKET
HOW CAN I WIN?
At the end of every gameday (10 PM), the players with the top three scores among all participants will win prizes
Highest score: A bottle of Σπιτικό ultra-premium authentic extra virgin Greek olive oil (courtesy of Elaiourgiki A.E., Greece) & a bottle of premium wine from Greece
Second-highest score: A bottle of Σπιτικό ultra-premium authentic extra virgin Greek olive oil (courtesy of Elaiourgiki A.E., Greece)
Third-highest score: A bottle of Σπιτικό ultra-premium authentic extra virgin Greek olive oil (courtesy of Elaiourgiki A.E., Greece)
*In case of tied scores, the game offers bonus points to those who are faster in giving correct answers to the questions
Once you have purchased your ticket, and are registered,
you will receive:
A contestant VIP code
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The web link for the game
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and
Instructions for gameplay
***One game play ticket requires a donation of $7 via Eventbrite.
There are no restrictions on the number of game play tickets you can acquire.
One ticket allows you to play on any one of two game days
(December 11th or December 12th, 2021)
***One ticket = One game
All donations will go to the Greek Room's Scholarship Fund,
administered by the Nationality Rooms Program of the University of Pittsburgh.
Winners will be notified to pick up the prizes together with a 10% shopping discount
for selected purchases at a Pittsburgh Greek Food retailer who has partnered with us.
***Winning contestants are limited to one prize
for the entire duration of the game play period.
If you want to make a separate donation to the Greek Room to support its activities including the scholarship
CLICK HERE
To learn about, and become a member of the Greek Room,
CLICK HERE
***If you have any questions regarding the game
and/or
becoming involved in the activities of the Greek Room,
please reach out to us via email:
contact@pahellenicfoundation.org