LIVING IN ATHENS
Greek Traditions
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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
The ancient tradition of Martis, which means March in Greek, is a way to usher… -
Carnival Traditions In Greece
Imagine one of the biggest street parties you've ever seen. It's a time when people… -
The Tradition Of Tsiknopempti
Tsiknopempti is the Thursday during carnival that marks the beginning of the last weekend that… -
Epiphany In Greece
On the 6th of January, the Christmas season in Greece officially comes to an end… -
New Year Traditions In Greece
New Year or ‘Protohronia’ is one of the most anticipated holidays and Greeks celebrate it… -
Why Greeks Break A Pomegranate On New Year’s Day
In Greek culture, the pomegranate fruit has symbolized fertility, luck, prosperity, renewal, and regeneration since… -
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…
