February 27, 2008

Greek Worry Beads


People who have had the luxury of traveling to this beautiful country have likely already seen a set of these. Greek worry beads are often seen strung up in the homes of those who live in Greece. They are a symbol of tranquility and the beads are said to help relieve worry. It’s not unusual to find several sets of beads hung up throughout a home.

It’s also not uncommon to see people in Greece carrying the beads with them. They may keep a set in the car. You’ll likely see some hanging from the rear view mirrors in vehicles there, and some people even keep a set in their pocket or purse. A great place to see many sets of worry beads is at the airport in Athens. Anxious flyers often hold tight to their beads during flights. It helps to relax them.

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