DIY GREEK FLAG

Greek Independence Day, is a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on the 25th March. We commemorate the Greek Revolution of 1821, and honours the Greeks that fought for freedom after been occupied by the Ottoman Empire for over 400 years.

Fun Facts about the National Flag of Greece

• The National Flag of Greece, most commonly referred to as the 'Blue and White' (Γαλανόλευκη), has nine horizontal stripes alternating in blue and white.
• The nine stripes are said to represent the letters of the word 'FREEDOM' (Ελευθερία).
  
• The Nine Stripes are also said to represent the nine syllables of the phrase 'Freedom or Death' (Ελευθερία ή Θάνατος), the five blue stripes for the syllables Ελευθερία and the four white stripes ή Θάνατος.
• The white cross symbolises Greek Orthodoxy, and the colour blue represents Greece's sea and sky.

HOW TO DIY GREEK FLAG

1. Pop-out the DIY Greek Flag from the back of the 'Greek Orthodox Easter Activity Book'.

2. Colour-Me-In blue and white

3. Fold along the line as indicated

4. Using craft glue attach the stick to the back of the Greek Flag and allow to dry

5. Display this in a visible place!

In the book you will also find the National Anthem of Greece you can Read.Learn.Sing!

Happy Greek Independence Day!

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