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All about Ouzo: Greece’s famed drink

Ouzo, Greece's iconic anise-flavored spirit, is much more than a drink—it's a cultural ritual. Enjoyed with family, friends, and plenty…

10 January 2025

Smashing Pomegranate on New Year

The pomegranate is an ancient red fruit that has been the symbol of fertility, prosperity, and regeneration for thousands of…

30 December 2024

When Was the First Christmas Tree Decorated in a Greek Home? A Journey Through Tradition and History

The Christmas tree, a beloved symbol of the holiday season, has a fascinating journey into Greek tradition. Introduced by King…

25 December 2024

Commemorating March 25, Greek Independence Day 2024

Each year on March 25, Greeks all over the world celebrate Greek Independence Day, which is a national holiday in…

24 March 2024

Bakaliaros Skordalia served on March 25 and Palm Sunday

Greeks celebrate Greek Independence Day on the 25th of March each year. This is one of only two days during…

24 March 2024

How to make a 'Marti' bracelet

Today, we share one (simple) way you can make your own 'Marti bracelet'.

1 March 2024

Smashing Pomegranate on New Year

The pomegranate is an ancient red fruit that has been the symbol of fertility, prosperity and regeneration for thousands of…

29 December 2023

Traditions and Recipe for Vasilopita

The recipe for Vasilopita differs from region to region across Greece. Mostly it is sweet, whereas in parts of Macedonia…

28 December 2023

Greece’s traditional day for cooking Polysporia

November 21 is traditionally a day where every Mama & Yiayia in many Greek villages are on a mission, gathering…

21 November 2023

Untangling the Legacy: The Untold Story of Men's Long Hair in Greek History

Throughout history, long hair has held significant cultural symbolism, particularly for ancient civilisations like the Greeks. From warriors to philosophers,…

16 June 2023

Bakaliaros Skordalia served on March 25 and Palm Sunday

Greeks celebrate Greek Independence Day on the 25th of March each year. This is one of only two days during…

9 April 2023

Greek Independence Day, March 25

Each year on March 25, Greeks all over the world celebrate Greek Independence Day, which is a national holiday in…

25 March 2023

Greece's traditional dish for March 25: Bakaliaros and Skordalia

The Annunciation (or Evangelismos in Greek) of the Theotokos is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated…

24 March 2023

Smashing Pomegranate on New Year

Pomegranate is an ancient red fruit, which has been the symbol of fertility, prosperity and regeneration for thousands of years…

29 December 2022

Traditions and Recipe for Vasilopita

The recipe for Vasilopita differs from region to region across Greece. Mostly it is sweet, whereas in parts of Macedonia…

28 December 2022

Greece’s traditional day for cooking Polysporia

November 21 is traditionally a day where every Mama & Yiayia in many Greek villages are on a mission, gathering…

21 November 2022

Bakaliaros Skordalia served on March 25 and Palm Sunday

Greeks celebrate Greek Independence Day on the 25th of March each year. This is one of only two days during…

17 April 2022

Greece's traditional dish for March 25: Bakaliaros and Skordalia

The Annunciation (or Evangelismos in Greek) of the Theotokos is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated…

24 March 2022

Commemorating March 25, Greek Independence Day 2022

Each year on March 25, Greeks all over the world celebrate Greek Independence Day, which is a national holiday in…

24 March 2022

Smashing Pomegranate on New Year

Pomegranate is an ancient red fruit, which has been the symbol of fertility, prosperity and regeneration for thousands of years…

1 January 2022

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