April Fools Day is widely celebrated in Greece. There are references to the day in…
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Restricting certain food intake through Lent helps to restrict and to balance the mind and metabolism with self-control and to reinforce the need for remorse, repent and confession and forgiveness in order for the body’s cleansing and the soul’s serenity and purification.
On March 25, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by Archangel Gabriel to the…
Time to fire up that BBQ as today is Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday) for 2021, otherwise…
March is the first month of spring in Greece, and there is a lovely custom…
No matter how far back you look at Greek history, the olive tree will always…
There is a myriad of varying Greek wedding traditions depending on the area of Greece. From Epirus’s love of klarina (clarinets) and dancing the tsamiko, to guns firing, here is a look at some of the wonderful traditions that we love about Greek weddings.
January 5 marks the Eve of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.…
On December 22nd the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agia Anastasia Pharmakolitria, Saint Protector of poison…
On December 20th, the Greek Orthodox Church begins the Forefeast of the Nativity, whose liturgical structure…
The many Christmas traditions of Greece that are still honoured today have been passed down through generation upon generation of Greeks from islands, villages and cities alike.
Agios Dionysios is the largest church in Zakynthos and celebrates on December 17, which is…
On December 5, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Savvas the…
On November 26, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Stylianos, the…
On November 25, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agia Aikaterini the…
On November 9, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agios Nektarios the Wonderworker of Aegina. He…
Sixteen Greek traditions were approved for inclusion on the national intangible cultural heritage list. UNESCO…
Protomagia (May 1st) is International Labour Day in Greece and it is a holiday where…
Koulourakia Paschalina are traditional Greek Easter biscuits, which are usually prepared a few days leading…
On March 25, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by archangel Gabriel to the…