Marjorie Saynor: Children of Greece

Artist: Marjorie Saynor

Nationality: British
Artwork Year: 1979
Image Size: 6.75 by 6 inches
Overall Size: 9 by 7.5 inches
Medium: Mixed Media on Cold Press Illustration Board

In a land of mild climate and gentle breezes along the lovely Mediterranean Sea lives one of the liveliest and most delightful people to be found anywhere. The Greeks seem to thrive on conversation and the company of good friends. And, for centuries their outdoor coffee houses have been very popular gathering places. It is common sight in a Greek village to see a family and their friends enjoying the warmth of the sun and the fellowship to be found on a coffee house veranda. There, the Greeks boisterously debate politics amongst themselves their young children play games at their feet. Children are very special to the Greeks, and parents make nearly all of their important decisions for them. They often even decide upon their children's marriage partners. Another old Greek marriage custom is the dowry system. It calls for a bride's father to give money or property to his daughter's marriage to help them on their way to prosperity. Many times, a bride's brothers will also help provide this dowry and often do not marry themselves until all of their sisters are securely wed. According to an old Greek custom, sisters must marry in the order of their age, the eldest first. However, as the years pass and Greece becomes more urban and new ways of thinking become more accepted, the ties between children and their parents are loosened.

This artwork was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day of Issue Cover for the International Year of the Child stamp issued in 1979 by countries all around the world.

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