Akoumia, the traditional sweet of Symi.
On the island, they say "we hear akumia" about happy news, because it is the sweet of good fortune and joy.
It is the best treat together with coffee in the chapels when they celebrate and is offered by the family that has under its protection the church of the Saint who celebrates together with other goodies, after the liturgy.
They are also made, when the child's first tooth appears and the mother distributes them in the neighborhood to wish her to get other teeth painlessly, in November, on the feast of Saint Andrew and also on New Year's with a lucky glitter and honey on top.
Opportunities to have, to make and το eat them!
