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My mom was born and raised in southern Greece, but she moved here with my grandparents when she was 16. My dad was born here, but my grandparents (from his side of the family) were born, raised, married, and lived in Italy until their late 20s, when they moved to the states. My dad, although born here, was always raised in a traditional Italian home. So, I grew up an only child in a very traditional Greek/Italian home. After my parents got married, each year, they would alternate, celebrating both Greek and Italian Christmas traditions, long before I was even born. So, as a result, I was born and raised (an only child) in a Greek/Italian home, also being raised on both Greek and Italian holiday traditions. Even after the passing of my dad in early 2006, my mom and I still practice and alternate both traditions every year.
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