LIVING IN ATHENS
Survival Guide
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Holy Week And Greek Easter Traditions
For Greeks, Easter is the biggest religious holiday of the year. Although many of the… -
Greek Orthodox Easter In Athens
While the islands and villages of Greece are known for their religious festivals during the… -
Greek Easter Eggs
Dying red Easter eggs is a symbol of Orthodox Easter and a long-standing tradition. Although… -
March 25 - Greek Independence Day
On March 25th, Greek people all over the world celebrate the Greek Independence Day. Even… -
Kathara Deftera - Clean Monday In Greece
Clean Monday (or in Greek Kathara Deftera) is the first day of Great Lent in… -
Martis - A Greek Tradition To Welcome Spring
March marks the beginning of spring here in Greece, and Greeks have an original custom… -
The Tradition Of Tsiknopempti
Tsiknopempti is the Thursday during carnival that marks the beginning of the last weekend that… -
Carnival Traditions In Greece
Imagine one of the biggest street parties you've ever seen. It's a time when people… -
Libraries In Athens
In the beautiful and historic city of Athens where democracy was invented and many sciences… -
Why Greeks Break A Pomegranate On New Year’s Day
Smashing a pomegranate on New Year’s Day is a Greek tradition that dates back to…
