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Greek Traditions
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Holy Week & Greek Easter Traditions
For Greeks, Easter is the biggest religious holiday of the year. Although many of the… -
Greek Easter Eggs
Dyeing red Easter eggs is a symbol of Orthodox Easter and a long-standing tradition. Although… -
Superstitions Greeks Still Believe In
Greeks are known for their many superstitions, some of which have regional origins. Here is… -
March 25 - Greek Independence Day
On March 25th, Greek people all over the world celebrate the Greek Independence Day. Even… -
Lagana–Traditional Bread For Clean Monday
Lagana is the unique flatbread that is traditionally eaten on Clean Monday, the start of… -
Kathara Deftera - Clean Monday In Greece
Clean Monday (or in Greek Kathara Deftera) is the first day of Great Lent in… -
Kiria Sarakosti: The Traditional Calendar Counting Down To Easter
At this time of year we typically would be celebrating carnival in Greece, but due to… -
The Tradition Of Tsiknopempti
Tsiknopempti is the Thursday during carnival that marks the beginning of the last weekend that… -
Martis-A Greek Tradition To Welcome Spring
The ancient tradition of Martis, which means March in Greek, is a way to usher… -
The Celebration Of Epiphany In Greece
On January 6th, Greek people celebrate “Ta Phota” or “Theofania” or “Epiphania,” which stands for…
