Greek traditions

Epiphany Incident: Holy Cross Falls into Athens Reservoir, EYDAP Team Mobilises for Recovery

During this year's Epiphany celebrations in Athens, a mishap occurred when the Holy Cross thrown into the Athens Reservoir by…

7 January 2025

'Ta Fota': One of Greece’s holiest and most sacred celebrations

The Holy Theophany, also known as the Epiphany, the Celebration of the Lights, or ta Fota (the Lights), is held…

6 January 2025

President Sakellaropoulou Welcomes New Year with Well-Wishers and Honours Evzones in Traditional Celebration

President Katerina Sakellaropoulou welcomed the new year by receiving well-wishers at the Presidential Mansion, including political, religious, and military leaders.…

2 January 2025

Dendias: ‘Agenda 2030’ Strengthens the Bond Between Armed Forces and Greek Society

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias praised "Agenda 2030" as a transformative plan that strengthens the Armed Forces and renews their…

1 January 2025

Greek New Year: Traditions, Symbols, and Vasilopita's Lucky Slice

While most celebrations involve food, drinks, and merriment, the Greek New Year takes it a notch further with fascinating traditions…

31 December 2024

Greek Carols Ring in the New Year: A Timeless Tradition of Wishes and Harmony

As New Year's Eve arrives in Greece, children carrying instruments sing Kalanta, ancient carols filled with wishes for health, wealth,…

31 December 2024

Traditional Christopsomo recipe

Christopsomo recipe (Greek Christmas bread) - Which spices and nuts to use. Greek Christmas bread owes its rich and distinctive…

23 December 2024

Feast Day of Agia Anastasia the Pharmakolitria

On December 22nd, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agia Anastasia Pharmakolitria, Saint Protector of poison and other harmful substances. On…

22 December 2024

Forefeast of the Nativity of the Lord

On December 20th, the Greek Orthodox Church begins the Fore feast of the Nativity, whose liturgical structure is similar to…

20 December 2024

Agios Dionysios Church in Zakynthos

Agios Dionysios is the largest church in Zakynthos and celebrates December 17, the Feast Day of Agios Dionysios, the island's…

17 December 2024

Holy Monastery of Agia Varvara Roussanou in Meteora

The Monastery of Agia Varvara Roussanou is one of the six active monasteries in Meteora. It is dedicated to Agia…

4 December 2024

Feast Day of Agia Barbara the Great Martyr

On December 4, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agia Barabara the Great Martyr, who is considered one of the major…

4 December 2024

Semaphore Greek Festival 2025: Celebrating Community and Togetherness

The Semaphore Greek Festival returns to Semaphore Foreshore on January 18-19, 2025, celebrating its 44th year with the theme ‘Όλοι…

29 November 2024

Feast Day of Agios Stylianos, the protector of Children

On November 26, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Stylianos, the Protector of Children.   Agios…

26 November 2024

Iconic Sfakianopita from Crete Seeks UNESCO Recognition

The renowned Sfakianopita, a unique pie from the southern Crete region of Sfakia, is being promoted for inclusion on UNESCO's…

22 November 2024

Feast Day of Agios Filipos the Apostle

On November 14 the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Filipos the Apostle. Apostle Filipos is one…

14 November 2024

Celebrate Greek Heritage:
ELLINIKES FONES Unveils New Video Tribute to Tradition in 2024

The Greek Orthodox Community of St. George has released a moving new video performance of the traditional song "Yerakina," a…

13 November 2024

November 9, Feast Day of Agios Nektarios the Wonderworker

On November 9, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agios Nektarios the Wonderworker of Aegina. He is considered the Patron Saint…

9 November 2024

Mitsotakis Meets Evzone Who Went Viral After Final Service

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with George Tsioulos, the Evzone who went viral after being photographed in tears during his…

20 September 2024

4 New Entries in Greece's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Ministry of Culture has added four new elements to Greece's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage: Manirotiko Moiroloi, Evagelizou,…

5 July 2024

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