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	THE SCIENCE OF CHRISTMAS

			Why is Santa fat?
			How does he manage to deliver presents to an estimated 842 million households in a single night?
			How did the three wise men find their way to Bethlehem?

These are just a few of the questions young science communicators will try to answer at our first-ever junior science event, which aims to shed light on some of our most cherished Christmas traditions, rituals and icons.

Irresistibly witty, entertaining and educational, this event will explore Christmas from a unique and fascinating perspective: science.

Suitable for all ages, our Science of Christmas event guarantees to provide all the explanations you need on the physics behind our yuletide traditions without spoiling the magic of Christmas for a moment!

This event is a British Council initiative based on the book The Physics of Christmas by Roger Highfield. It has been developed by a team of young Greek scientists who will present the topics and answer your questions on the Science of Christmas.

The members of the team were all finalists in our FameLab 2007 competition. Details of FameLab 2008 will be announced soon!

For more science and information about the presenters see: www.openscience.gr.

The event will be held in Greek.

THESSALONIKI

	When:			Monday 10 December 2007, 7.45 p.m.
	Where:			Sofouli Theatre, 5 Trapezountos Street (corner of Sofouli Street), Kalamaria, 551 31 Thessaloniki Telephone 2310 423 925 www.theatrosofouli.gr

Admission Free
Book early – places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis! To reserve a place, please e-mail Chrysoula Melidou at Chrysoula.Melidou@britishcouncil.gr or call 2310 378 314.

As part of the Café Scientifique series of events in collaboration with the French Institute and the Science Center & Technology Museum NOESIS in Thessaloniki.

ATHENS

	When:			Sunday 16 December 2007, 10.30–11.30 a.m. Sunday 16 December 2007, 12–2 p.m.
	Where:			National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) 48 Vasileos Konstantinou Avenue, 116 35 Athens Telephone 210 727 3700 www.eie.gr

Admission Free
Book early – places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis! To reserve a place, please e-mail Katy Yakoumaki at Katy.Yakoumaki@britishcouncil.gr or call 210 369 2342.

In collaboration with the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF)

Kindly supported by Sofouli Theatre

Supported by Euroscience Greece

Media Sponsor: BHMA Science