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Koulourakia Paschalina are traditional Greek Easter biscuits, which are usually prepared a few days leading…
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.
April Fools Day is widely celebrated in Greece. There are references to the day in…
On March 25, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should become the mother of Jesus Christ the Son of God, as today is exactly nine months before Christmas.
Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) is the first day of Great Lent in the Greek Orthodox…
Ask Greeks when is their favourite time of year and the answer for many will…
Today marks the end of “Tyrini” the week where Greeks worldwide enjoyed loads of cheese…
Although celebrated throughout Greece, nobody celebrates ‘Clean Monday’ quite like the residents of Galaxidi who hold an annual ‘flour war’ or alevromoutzouromata (flour smudging), whereby all and sundry flock to the streets armed with sacks of ‘ammunition’ such as colourfully dyed flour, soot and confetti.
March is the first month of spring in Greece, and there is a lovely custom…
Today is Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday) for 2022, otherwise referred to as the week of Kreatini.…
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.
The Holy Theophany, also known as the Epiphany, the Celebration of the Lights, or ta Fota (the…
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…