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New Year's Day

Podariko: The Greek New Year's Custom is Still Alive

One of the oldest customs Greeks follow with the advent of the New Year is called “podariko”, from the root pod-, or foot, roughly meaning “good foot.”  Loosely translated, this means that the person who first sets foot in your...

The Most Popular New Year's Traditions in Greece

Do you ever wonder what people in Greece are up to for the New Year's holiday? The country and its people are so passionate about their culture and traditions, that it is no wonder there are so many New...

Out of the Ordinary New Year's Eve Customs

New Year's Day may be the only holiday which is celebrated with pomp and circumstance across the globe. Each country has its own traditions for this day. Each region of Greece has unique traditions along with different beliefs and...

A Different Greek New Year's Celebration

A different type of celebration for New Year’s Day is happening in Argos Orestiko, a town in Northern Greece.  From New Year’s Eve to January 2, the locals wear their carnival costumes and celebrate in an unusual way. Unlike the...

Many Greek Resorts Empty for New Year's

Most of the popular winter resorts in Greece still have vacancies. Occupancy rates currently stand at between 70 and 90 percent for New Year’s Day, although last-minute bookings are expected in the next few days. As a result of the...