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A Guide to Greek Christmas
Greece may be best known for its Easter holidays with the spring flowers and red eggs rather than its Christmas tradition, but it sure has...
Cypriot Cultural Centre of Vienna Celebrates the New Year
The Cypriot Cultural Centre in Vienna celebrated the beginning of the New Year in a very grandiose event hosted at the Hall of the...
Pontic Greeks 2012 Synapandema in Melbourne Greeted With Success
Synapandema, the biggest gathering of Pontic Greeks in Australia, took place in Melbourne on January 20-22, 2012.
Organized by the Federation of Pontian Associations of...
A Comforting Winter in Greece Amidst The Crisis
When home for the holidays, I initially welcome the onset of New York’s holiday season, but as it progresses, I find myself packing my...
Ladies Philoptochos Society Raises Money for At-Risk Childrens’ School
A Vasilopita dinner was held on January 8th, hosted by the Ladies Philoptochos (“friends of the poor”) Society of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in...
Podariko: The New Year's Custom Is Still Alive
The first custom to take place with the advent of the New Year in Greece is called “podariko” (from the root pod-, or foot),...
HABA To Honor John Catsimatidis As Executive Of The Year 2012
The Hellenic American Bankers Association (HABA) will honor John A. Catsimatidis as its 2012 Executive of the Year on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at...
Gynekokratia Traditions Honored in Astoria
For two hours women from Thrace, in northern Greece, will be playing tavli and other games, preparing meals and drinks, and telling jokes. They will...
Canadian Greeks Ring in the New Year
The weather was cloudy and rainy the first day of the year in Montreal. High temperatures disappointed skiers in the region.
On New Years Eve, the...
Chicago’s Maria Pappas Considers Running for Mayor
Upon last week’s announcement by Chicago’s Mayor Richard M. Daley that he will not seek re-election, many potential candidates are stating their interest. Among...