The Annunciation of the Theotokos is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church,…
Tag: Greek tradition
Each year on March 25, Greeks all over the world celebrate Greek Independence Day, which…
Today is Kathara Deftera, which means ‘Clean Monday’ and it is the first day of…
Καλό μήνα! The “Marti bracelet” is an ancient custom for the beginning of Spring. According…
On Christmas Eve there is a wonderful tradition in Greece where children go door to…
November 21 is traditionally a day where every Mama & Yiayia in many Greek villages are on a mission, gathering as many Polysporia (legumes) as possible – including all types of beans, corn, peas, wheat, and lentils and cook all the seeds together for a big family feast.
Despite the disruption to daily life and the postponement of Greek National Day celebrations, Russian…
Each year on March 25, Greeks all over the world celebrate Greek Independence Day, which…
The Annunciation (or Evangelismos in Greek) of the Theotokos is one of the Great Feasts…
March is the first month of spring in Greece and there is a lovely custom to…
Pomegranate is an ancient red fruit, which has been the symbol of fertility, prosperity and…
Greek Lessons OnLine Presents Children Singing Greek Christmas Carols, Kalanda. Watch this beautiful video of 32 children from 25 different places around the world joining their voices to sing the complete Greek Christmas Carols, Kalanda
On December 21 the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Themistocles, protector of persecuted…
Diples are a traditional Greek sweet, served mostly at celebrations including Christmas, engagements, weddings, and…
November 21st is a big celebration in the Greek Orthodox calendar as it is the…
Each year on March 25, Greeks all over the world celebrate Greek Independence Day, which…
November 21st is a big day in the Greek Orthodox calendar as it is the…
The recipe for Vasilopita differs from region to region across Greece. Mostly it is sweet,…
Pomegranate is an ancient red fruit, which has been the symbol of fertility,…