LIVING IN ATHENS
Survival Guide
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Name Days & Name Day Customs In Greece
Name days are celebrated in many European countries. The tradition stems from the Christian church… -
How To Make A May Day Flower Wreath
May Day or Protomagia is one of the most anticipated holidays in Greece. The 1st… -
Protomagia - May Day In Greece
May 1st is International Labor Day and in Greece it is called ‘Protomagia’ (literally meaning… -
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…
