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What We Celebrate on March 25: Greece’s Dual Celebration – Customs and Traditions

March 25 is a dual celebration for Greece, marking both the start of the 1821 Revolution against Ottoman rule and the religious feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. This significant day, officially established in 1838 by King Otto, honors the Greek struggle for independence and the Orthodox faith, uniting national pride with spiritual reverence.