On December 5, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Savvas the…
Tag: Greek traditions
Christmas is one of the major holidays that are celebrated in Greece, filled with moments to spend with loved ones, church services, and plenty of unique traditions. Here is a roundup of some of the most special Greek Christmas customs that you can enjoy, no matter where in the world you are.
The Monastery of Agia Varvara Roussanou is one of the six active monasteries in Meteora and it is dedicated to Agia Varvara, who is commemorated by the Greek Orthodox Church on December 4th.
On November 26, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Stylianos, the…
November 15 marks forty days until Christmas and in the Greek Orthodox Church, the Nativity…
On November 14 the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Filipos the…
On November 9, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agios Nektarios the Wonderworker of Aegina. He…
Feast Day of Agios Fanourios On August 27 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast…
A Panigiri is a centuries-old traditional and cultural festival organised during the summer months mainly…
86 year old Giorgos Hatziparaschos, is the last traditional phyllo master who is well-renowned for…
Trahana is a type of ancient wheat product eaten in Greece and the eastern Mediterranean, traditionally made as a way to preserve milk for the cold winter months. You can find Greek trahana in Greek supermarkets and delicatessens however it is super easy to make yourself. Today’s heartwarming trahanosoupa recipe is simple to make and can be from stove to table in a half hour or less. Serve with some crusty bread and you’ve got yourself a delicious, heart-warming meal.
Every culture has its collection of superstitions – serious or half-serious, irrational beliefs relating to supernatural rituals performed to ward off ill fortune, bring good luck, foretell the future, heal, or to prevent sickness and accidents. Here is a list of some of our favourite Greek superstitions that you may like to read…just to be safe!
It has become a tradition at Neos Kosmos neighbourhood for the streets to appear as though a war has started as soon as the priest says “Xristos Anesti.”
Protomagia, or May Day, has its roots in ancient Greece, celebrating Spring and nature’s rebirth with a flower festival.
April Fools Day is widely celebrated in Greece. There are references to the day in…
Restricting certain food intake through Lent helps to restrict and to balance the mind and metabolism with self-control and to reinforce the need for remorse, repent and confession and forgiveness in order for the body’s cleansing and the soul’s serenity and purification.
On March 25, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by Archangel Gabriel to the…
Time to fire up that BBQ as today is Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday) for 2021, otherwise…
March is the first month of spring in Greece, and there is a lovely custom…
No matter how far back you look at Greek history, the olive tree will always…