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Greek Christmas and New Year’s Customs From Asia Minor
Many people in Greece have roots from Asia Minor, and their refugee ancestors brought with them many unique Christmas traditions and customs.
The festive season...
Unusual Greek Christmas Customs
The Christmas tree, the lights, the manger, the wrapped presents under the tree, the stockings next to the fireplace, the Christmas-themed movies on TV...
Constantinopolitans Keep Memories of the Byzantine Capital Alive
The Hellenic Society of Constantinopolitans is keeping the culture and traditions of the Greeks from the city of Constantinople alive.
The Historical Origins of Santa Claus, or St. Nicholas
The world knows Santa Claus as the symbol of Christmas, who brings kids toys, but he is actually a modernized version of Saint Nicholas,...
Greek President Calls Evzones “Custodians of our Historical Memory”
"The Evzones of the Presidential Guard are the custodians of our historical memory," said President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Sunday.
Sakellaropoulou spoke...
Ancient Greek Good Luck Charms for the New Year
The word Γούρι (Gouri) means both "good luck" and "good luck charm" in Greek. Objects and practices which have been considered to attract good...
Hellenic Society of Constantinople to Honor UCLA Hellenic Studies Director
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will host their 52nd Annual Dinner Dance on February 2nd at St. Sophia Cathedral's Maniatakos Hall, Los Angeles, where the...
National Hellenic Museum Sets Goals for 2019
On January 5, the National Hellenic Museum's (NHM) Chairman John P. Calamos, Sr. was joined by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael, the Greek community and...
The Ancient Greek Roots of Christmas Celebrations
Christmas is one of the the most important -- and perhaps the most treasured -- celebration of Christianity, filled with joy and love. Countries...
The Best Traditional Greek Pastries and Breads for Christmas
If you're ever fortunate enough to spend Christmas in Greece you will be surrounded by a wide range of irresistible traditional Christmas sweets. Some...