Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum

Calis Beach Forum => Expat & Property Owners Q and A Forum => Topic started by: davemaunders on October 24, 2011, 21:24:34 PM

Title: xmas lights and decoration
Post by: davemaunders on October 24, 2011, 21:24:34 PM

Hi/how do the local Turkish people feel about us English having Christmas Lights and Decoration up in our home/it my first Christmas in Calis and i dont want to upset anyone.

                       Dave [:X]

Title: xmas lights and decoration
Post by: puma on October 24, 2011, 21:35:31 PM

hi they also have them up in their homes on the complex were we have a place.
you will see xmas trees up and loads of decs

Title: xmas lights and decoration
Post by: nichola on October 24, 2011, 21:52:18 PM

You will find that many Turkish people enjoy celebrating Christmas just as much as we do. If there is a party or festivities they will enjoy being invited or involved.

They celebrate New Year which is why they also have decorations up around the same time as us and you will find decorations in the shops about a week or so before Christmas; the selection available has grown over the years.

Enjoy  :)

Title: xmas lights and decoration
Post by: davemaunders on October 24, 2011, 22:07:32 PM

Thank you all for the information i also live on a complex/i have just return to the uk to spend my 60th birthday then return back to Calis for xmas.

                            Once again Thank you all/ Dave

Title: xmas lights and decoration
Post by: Scunner on October 24, 2011, 22:12:22 PM

We actually shipped our Christmas tree to Turkey, firm in the belief that it would be the last thing you would be able to buy in a Muslim country - then found a whole aisle at Migros full of trees and decorations.

Title: xmas lights and decoration
Post by: nichola on October 24, 2011, 22:42:12 PM

I bought a Christmas Tree at the car boot last year from Nilgun a Turkish girl I know - everyone was very jealous because it is a really nice one and just 10TL :D

Title: xmas lights and decoration
Post by: Scunner on October 24, 2011, 22:45:21 PM

And not forgetting Turkey is the birthplace of St Nicholas  :)

Title: xmas lights and decoration
Post by: mercury on October 25, 2011, 07:53:39 AM

There is a Xmas Fayre in Calis on the 4th December where you will be able to buy everything cards,lights,baubles, everything Xmas including mince pies and all Xmas goodies. Most of the stalls will be the local Turkish people who really get into it. The Xmas grotto queue will have at least 100 Turkish children in it so no they arent offended lol.xx

Title: xmas lights and decoration
Post by: lewis.wensley on October 25, 2011, 19:43:51 PM

mercury we would love to go to somewhere like thiss whist we are out from the 19th dec... do you know if there is anything planned around then simular???
regards jo

Title: xmas lights and decoration
Post by: Liz 101 on October 25, 2011, 19:56:16 PM

Sorry Jo, the Christmas Fayre is a once a year event & I'm afraid you'll also miss the car boot sale too as that's on 18th December. If you're still here on Boxing Day, you could always come down to the prom for the "Splash" or even take part!!

Title: xmas lights and decoration
Post by: lewis.wensley on October 25, 2011, 20:59:04 PM

hi liz 101.. whats the splash???? sounds interesting!! we are in Turkey until new year, so any sugestions would be great!! thanks jo

Title: xmas lights and decoration
Post by: Liz 101 on October 25, 2011, 22:54:54 PM

The splash is when folk dive into the sea for a quick swim, mostly in fancy dress & are sponsored to do so. It raises quite a bit of money for Calis Childrens Charity each year.

Title: xmas lights and decoration
Post by: happy_flyer on October 25, 2011, 22:59:20 PM

We arrive Boxing day put probably to late for the splash but would also be interested in what else is going on up until the New year we are back on the 2nd  Jan

Title: xmas lights and decoration
Post by: mercury on October 28, 2011, 08:02:33 AM

The Boxing day splash is great fun especially if the weather is nice. Lots of people turn out for it and there are some great fancy dress outfits. Usually there is hot soup and snacks for those taking part. Sponsorship forms will be available before long. I think everywhere else is pretty quiet between Boxing day and New Year. Some of the bars will be open on the sea front. 8)