The Holy Theophany, also known as the Epiphany, the Celebration of the Lights, or ta Fota (the…
Tag: Greek traditions
January 5 marks the Eve of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.…
Pomegranate is an ancient red fruit, which has been the symbol of fertility, prosperity and…
During the Festive Season all around Greece you will find Christmas boats (karavakia) decorated with…
On December 22nd the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agia Anastasia Pharmakolitria, Saint Protector of poison…
“Christopsomo” in Greek means “+” and this is why the bread is decorated with a…
On December 20th, the Greek Orthodox Church begins the Fore feast of the Nativity, whose…
Agios Dionysios is the largest church in Zakynthos and celebrates December 17, which is the…
On December 5, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Savvas the…
Christmas is one of the major holidays that are celebrated in Greece, filled with moments to spend with loved ones, church services, and plenty of unique traditions. Here is a roundup of some of the most special Greek Christmas customs that you can enjoy, no matter where in the world you are.
The Monastery of Agia Varvara Roussanou is one of the six active monasteries in Meteora and it is dedicated to Agia Varvara, who is commemorated by the Greek Orthodox Church on December 4th.
On November 26, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Stylianos, the…
November 15 marks forty days until Christmas and in the Greek Orthodox Church, the Nativity…
On November 14 the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Filipos the…
On November 9, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agios Nektarios the Wonderworker of Aegina. He…
Feast Day of Agios Fanourios On August 27 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast…
A Panigiri is a centuries-old traditional and cultural festival organised during the summer months mainly…
86 year old Giorgos Hatziparaschos, is the last traditional phyllo master who is well-renowned for…
Trahana is a type of ancient wheat product eaten in Greece and the eastern Mediterranean, traditionally made as a way to preserve milk for the cold winter months. You can find Greek trahana in Greek supermarkets and delicatessens however it is super easy to make yourself. Today’s heartwarming trahanosoupa recipe is simple to make and can be from stove to table in a half hour or less. Serve with some crusty bread and you’ve got yourself a delicious, heart-warming meal.
Every culture has its collection of superstitions – serious or half-serious, irrational beliefs relating to supernatural rituals performed to ward off ill fortune, bring good luck, foretell the future, heal, or to prevent sickness and accidents. Here is a list of some of our favourite Greek superstitions that you may like to read…just to be safe!