When one is stays at rural America during Christmas time, one glimpse into the past. The crisp, cold, country air, silent atmosphere will makes one remember an era, which is gone in one’s life. Escaping from Macys, Target, crowded Christmas gigs and parties, was the way of sharing in a unique Greek Orthodox Christmas ritual: the Christmas tree lightning at the Kimisis tis Theotokou Church of the Hampton. 

“We have been working from long time on a Christmas Tree lightning with Father Alex,” said Dimitrios Hatgistavrou, President of the Parish Council. “This year we are going to have the celebration lightning of the tree with remote control. Rose and Teddy Vellis of Revco really made this possible. The highlight of our Christmas season is this event. We thank all who have been working to make this possible.”