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Patmos: The Aegean Island of the Revelation
Patmos island in the Aegean Sea is the location apostle John received the visions found in the Book of Revelation of the New Testament
Europe
The Isle of Malta, the Heart of the Ancient Mediterranean
The Isle of Malta is currently the smallest member state of the European Union, both in terms of territory and the size of its population.
Greece
Ten Lesser-Known Greek Villages and Towns That Will Blow Your Mind
Justly renowned for its seaside resorts and its endless beaches, Greece also hides some places which are either completely unknown or little known to the outside world. However, these gems definitely offer unique scenery and are of great cultural...
Greece
Vasilopita Recipe: Greek New Year’s Cake
The story of the Greek Orthodox custom of the Vasilopita with the lucky coin inside, begins in Asia Minor, and more specifically in the city of Caesarea in Cappadocia, more than 1600 years ago. Here's a recipe for Vasilopita,...
Life
The Most Festive Christmas House in NYC is Greek
Thousands of people visit Dyker Heights in Brooklyn, New York, every Christmas to admire the “Christmas House,” decorated by Isidoros and Anna Bilas, the Greek-American couple who own the home.
Each year, the Bilas family, with roots from the Greek...
Life
People “Happier” When They Put Their Christmas Ornaments Up Earlier
As the Thanksgiving weekend passes, and with it the month of November, many are looking ahead to the next major holiday, Christmas.
We all know that Christmas is a time of joy and, for many, deep spirituality. The holiday comes...
Greece
”Karavaki,” The Tradition of Decorating Boats — Not Trees — at Christmas
The tradition of the ''Karavaki,'' which is Greek for ''small boat,'' is deeply rooted in the folkways of a country with a symbiotic relationship with the sea.
Food
Secrets to Hosting the Best Thanksgiving Ever
Some secrets which will allow you and your family to have the best Thanksgiving ever will help even seasoned cooks -- like many Greek-Americans are -- to be able to enjoy this wonderful holiday even more.
As we look forward...
events
Countdown to Christmas: Athens Embraces the Festive Spirit
The City of Athens has entered the holiday season early this year, as Greece’s capital celebrated the lighting of the Syntagma Square Christmas Tree on the evening of Tuesday, November 23.
“Athens’ neighborhoods have been decorated early this year, offering...
Greece
Greece Reinstates Tourist Visas for Fully Vaccinated Qataris
Qatar Airways Holidays is offering an all-in-one vacation package to Greece strictly observing the current international travel restrictions