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.
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Pomegranate is an ancient red fruit, which has been the symbol of fertility, prosperity and…
Pomegranate is an ancient red fruit, which has been the symbol of fertility, prosperity and…
On Christmas Eve there is a wonderful tradition in Greece where children go door to…
Diples are a traditional Greek sweet, served mostly at celebrations including Christmas, engagements, weddings, and baptisms and are viewed as a sweet of prosperity.
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.
The Annunciation of the Theotokos is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church,…
Each year on March 25, Greeks all over the world celebrate Greek Independence Day, which…
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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…