Apr 21, 20192 minThe Greek Easter traditionIn Greece, we observe many customs till Easter Day. Greece follows the Orthodox calendar, so Easter day does not always coincide with the...
Mar 24, 20193 minGalaktompoureko (γαλακτομπούρεκο) – Greek sweet with filo and custardHave you ever tried galaktompoureko (Γαλακτομπούρεκο)? It is a delicious traditional Greek sweet that is perfect for cold days when we...
Feb 28, 20192 minTsiknopempti (Fat Thursday)In Greece, the majority of people follow a 40-day period of fasting (Σαρακοστή) before the Greek Easter (Πάσχα) but a few weeks earlier...
Jan 28, 20191 minDo you know what ‘Τρεις λαλούν και δυο χορεύουν’ (tris lal'un kje thjo hor'evun) means?Greek language has a lot of funny expressions, inspired by the every day life and Greek tradition like for example dancing! The...
Dec 24, 20184 minChristmas traditions in regions of GreeceEvery region of Greece has its own traditions regarding Christmas. Some of them are common to most regions some of them are only specific to
Dec 12, 20181 minDo you know what the phrase “Κάλλιο αργά παρά ποτέ” means?The phrase “Κάλλιο αργά παρά ποτέ” which literally translates into “Better late than never", is a Greek proverb widely used to say that...