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Members and associates of the Deakin University Greek Society came together at Melbourne's prestigious Vogue Ballroom for their third annual…
Red eggs are perhaps the brightest symbol of Greek Easter, representing the blood of Christ and rebirth. Red eggs are…
The Feast of the Entrance of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem On the Sunday before the Feast of Great…
On March 25, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should…
Restricting certain food intake through Lent helps to restrict and to balance the mind and metabolism with self-control and to…
Ask Greeks when is their favourite time of year and the answer for many will be a resolute “Easter.” Lent…
The raw ingredients inspire them, the culinary tradition motivates them, and their passion directs them. In "Evriti," a traditional new…
Immerse yourself in the sizzling sights and smoky aromas of Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday) in Greece! This joyous celebration, held before…
On the 1st of March, it is customary to braid bracelets. These bracelets are called ‘Martis’. The word ‘Martis’ in March, in…
Today the Greek Orthodox Church remembers the miracle of Saint Theodore the Tyro and Kolyva (boiled wheat).
There is a myriad of varying Greek wedding traditions depending on the area of Greece. From Epirus’s love of klarina…
The Holy Theophany, also known as the Epiphany, the Celebration of the Lights, or ta Fota (the Lights) is held on January…
In the Greek Orthodox Calendar, it is a strict fast day as the faithful prepare themselves to participate in the…
In bustling city streets and quaint village squares, a timeless tradition unfolds as New Year's Eve descends upon Greece. Forget…
While most celebrations involve food, drinks, and merriment, the Greek New Year takes it a notch further with fascinating traditions…
The pomegranate is an ancient red fruit that has been the symbol of fertility, prosperity and regeneration for thousands of…
The recipe for Vasilopita differs from region to region across Greece. Mostly it is sweet, whereas in parts of Macedonia…
“Christopsomo” in Greek means “Christ’s Bread” and this is why the bread is decorated with a cross. Christopsomo is considered…
On December 22nd, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agia Anastasia Pharmakolitria, Saint Protector of poison and other harmful substances. On…
Carols about the birth of Jesus sung by the sweet choral voices of children, special decorations, scary superstitions, and painstakingly…