The city of Drama is characterised by the abundance of water, from which, according to one tradition, derives its name (which at first was Hydrama). The springs of Santa Barbara cover an area ofapproximately 60 acres at the centre of Drama, at the area around the old church of Santa Barbara, the patron of the city. The exact number of the springs is not known but they cover a large area, and they are surrounded by rich vegetation. According to the tradition, during the Ottoman domination, the conquerors intended to demolish the Byzantine church of Santa Barbara and replace it with a mosque. The church, however, was covered with water and therefore the Turks could not reach it. The incident was seen as a miracle by the locals, who then declared Santa Barbara as patron of the city. To commemorate the event and in honour of the Santa, at the eve of Santa’s feast (3rd of December), the citizens gather at the area of the old church and the children leave boats with candles in the lake. This