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The Once-Sacred Greek Tradition of Siesta Time
Siesta time is a sacred tradition of the Greeks, spanning back many centuries. Although modern life has had an impact on the short nap (taken in the early afternoon often after the midday meal), in the less touristy parts of...
Greek Food
Greece Celebrates Tsiknopempti Under Lockdown
Tsiknopempti is going to look a lot different this year due to Greece's strict anti-virus measures and national lockdown.
Greece
86-Year-Old Greek Baker Wows Tourists with Traditional Phyllo Flair
Giorgos Hatziparaskos, an 86-year-old baker from Crete, is one of the last people who creates the iconic Greek phyllo dough by hand.
Greek News
Greeks Celebrate Spring with Ancient Tradition of Martis Bracelets
Spring is (almost) in the air in Greece, and Greeks will soon begin preparations to welcome the new season by celebrating an ancient annual custom. The Greek tradition of “Martis” entails that everyone, regardless of age, adorns themselves with...
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Kalikantzaroi: The Greek Goblins that Run Wild at Christmas
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...
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Christmas and New Year’s Carols From All Over Greece
Although Greece is known internationally as a top summertime destination, the Mediterranean country is also quite festive during the winter. Greece is steeped in fascinating holiday traditions, with its Christmas carols, or kalanda, being some of the most heartwarming seasonal...
Greece
Meat Eaters Delight as Greece Celebrates Tsiknopempti
The country is currently indulging in Tsiknopempti, one of the most important dates on the calendar in Greece.
Ancient Greece
Hilarious Ancient Greek Beliefs and Traditions
Greeks are known to be philosophers and innovators. However, there is another side to the Greeks: the side where traditional beliefs, many of which are rooted in ancient times, overtake all sense of reason. Here are some of the...
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Greek Coffee Rituals Remain at the Heart of Everyday Life
Greeks consume 5.5 kilos of coffee annually per capita, putting the country into 15th position in a global list of top coffee drinkers.
Probably one of the most important traits of modern Greek society, coffee is not just part of...
Greece
Windmills of Mykonos: The History of a Landmark
In Mykonos, the wind blows all year-long. This is the reason why bushes are more abundant than trees, this is why yards are surrounded by high walls, and this is also the reason why its windmills have become the...