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Greek Traditions
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The Celebration Of Epiphany In Greece
On January 6th, Greek people celebrate “Ta Phota” or “Theofania” or “Epiphania,” which stands for… -
Pomegranate And Onion: A Greek New Year's Lucky Charms
On the first day of the New Year, in many Greek homes, the new year… -
Christmas & New Year Carols From All Over Greece
Celebrating Christmas and New Year in Greece goes together with many traditions, such as sweets,… -
English vs Greek Christmas Traditions
This is totally tongue-in-cheek and based on wry humour and only a little bit of… -
October 28 Holiday In Greece - Oxi Day
October 28th is a national holiday in Greece. It is the day that commemorates the… -
August 15 Holiday In Greece
The day of the Virgin Mary (or in Greek, tis Panagias) is a Christian feast… -
The Tradition Of Naming Your Child In Greece
It is a typical Greek tradition to name children after their grandparents. However, different people… -
Weird Superstitions Greeks Still Believe In
The Greeks are known for their superstitions and many of which have regional origins. Here… -
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…
