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Greek Traditions
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Epiphany In Greece
On the 6th of January, the Christmas season in Greece officially comes to an end… -
Greek Traditions To Welcome The New Year
Greeks bring in the New Year with as much celebration as everyone else but New… -
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… -
4 Steps To An Authentically Greek Christmas Dinner
It’s Christmas in Greece and there is no better way to celebrate than with a… -
From Saint Nicholas To Santa Claus & The Tradition Of Giving Gifts
Saint Nicholas was born on March 15, 270 AD and died on December 6, 343… -
Superstitions Greeks Still Believe In
Greeks are known for their many superstitions, some of which have regional origins. Here is… -
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 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… -
The Tradition Of Naming Your Child In Greece
It is a typical Greek tradition to name children after their grandparents. However, different people…
