Cheese lovers rejoice! Today marks the beginning of ‘Tyrini’ the week where Greeks worldwide enjoy…
Tag: Greek traditions
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.
Today is Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday) for 2020, otherwise referred to as the week of Kreatini.…
Thousands of people from Greek Orthodox parishes in Sydney braved the smoky conditions and rainfall that occurred,…
The Holy Theophany, also known as the Epiphany, the Celebration of the Lights, or ta Fota (the…
New Year, New Beginnings, and what better way to start 2020 than with an eye-catching…
“Christopsomo” in Greek means “Christ’s Bread” and this is why the bread is decorated with…
By Kelly Michelakis Chania is a town on the western side of the Greek island…
On December 22nd the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agia Anastasia Pharmakolitria, Saint Protector of poison…
Carols about the birth of Jesus sung by the sweet choral voices of children, special…
On December 20th, the Greek Orthodox Church begins the Forefeast of the Nativity, whose liturgical structure…
Agios Dionysios is the largest church in Zakynthos and celebrates on December 17, which is…
On December 9, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Righteous Agia Anna’s Conception of Panagia, the…
On December 5, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Savvas the…
The Monastery of Agia Varvara Roussanou is one of the six active monasteries in Meteora…
On December 4, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agia Barabara the Great Martyr, who is…
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 21 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates Isodia Tis Theotokou, the Entrance of the…