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Greek Traditions
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The Greek Panigiri: A Quintessential Summer Experience
A Panigiri is a centuries-old traditional and cultural festival organized during the summer months mainly… -
How To Make A May Day Flower Wreath
May Day or Protomagia is one of the most anticipated holidays in Greece. The 1st… -
Greek Easter Eggs
Dyeing red Easter eggs is a symbol of Orthodox Easter and a long-standing tradition. Although… -
Unique Easter Customs Around Greece
Easter is the most important and, without a doubt, the most revered celebration in Orthodox… -
Holy Week & Greek Easter Traditions
For Greeks, Easter is the biggest religious holiday of the year. Although many of the… -
Lagana–Traditional Bread For Clean Monday
Lagana is the unique flatbread that is traditionally eaten on Clean Monday, the start of… -
Apokries In Greece
The word apokries literally means 'no more meat' (αποχή από κρέας – apo-kreas) and is… -
Martis: The Greek Tradition Of Welcoming Spring
Spring is just around the corner and, like every other year, Greeks will welcome the… -
The Tradition Of Tsiknopempti
Tsiknopempti is the Thursday during carnival that marks the coming of lent, and the last… -
3 Old-School Kafeneia In Athens
Traditional cafes or kafeneia have been an essential part of Greek living since the 1830s.…
