summer solstice
Ancient Greece
How the Ancient Greeks Celebrated the Summer Solstice
The summer solstice, or the longest day of the year, was celebrated by ancient cultures across the world, including the Ancient Greeks.
In fact, celebrations of the longest day of the year go all the way back to the Stone...
Greek News
June 21st: the Northern Hemisphere’s Longest Day
June 21st marks the start of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere -- the longest day of the year. You'll have plenty of daylight to think about it, and if you're free, the possibilities are endless.
The exact start...
Greece
June 21: Longest Day of the Year in the Northern Hemisphere
The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, or the summer solstice, is Monday and is celebrated as the coming of summer.