Apollonius of Tyana, an ancient Greek philosopher and miracle worker from the Roman province of Cappadocia who lived in the first century CE, is often associated with Jesus Christ. His amazing story that parallels Jesus has raised controversy among...
From Christmas Day until the Feast of the Epiphany, on January 6, Greeks watch over their homes especially carefully, looking for moved items or stolen Christmas goodies. That's because, according to Greek folklore, a group of tiny goblins, called...
A powerful explosion rocked a residential area of Thessaloniki early on Christmas morning, damaging a bank and nearby buildings. According to Greek authorities, there were no injuries reported.
The explosion occurred at around 3:20 AM local time outside a bank...
The connection between Christmas and Saturnalia is a fascinating blend of historical and cultural influences. Saturnalia, an ancient Roman festival honoring the god Saturn, was celebrated around the time of the winter solstice, typically from December 17th to the...
One of the most famous parts of the Nativity story—that is, the account of Jesus' birth—is that three wise men, also known as the three kings or the three Magi, came to visit the newly born Jesus while he...
Despite the many myths surrounding some Christmas characters, certain legendary figures are actually rooted in history, and Saint Nicholas, otherwise known as Santa Claus, is one of them. Recently, scientists at Liverpool John Moores University used his skull to...
Christmas is celebrated in many different parts of the world, and while some of its traditions are widely known, others may be considered unusual, as they are less commonly recognized compared to the holiday's more traditional celebrations.
Perhaps the best...
Greek philosophy and Christmas might seem as though they belong to entirely different worlds, but are they truly so far apart?
At first glance, one belongs to the academy, while the other belongs to the church and the family. Yet...
In the Greek Orthodox tradition, it is not Santa Claus who brings gifts to children, and they are not brought to them on Christmas Eve. Rather, in Greece, Saint Basil is the counterpart of Santa, and it is he...
The beloved painting, The Carols (Greek: Τα Κάλαντα), created in 1872 by the Greek painter Nikiforos Lytras, is one of the most famous works in the history of modern Greek art. It is still admired today and is widely shared...
