Vasilopita, the traditional Greek New Year’s cake !
The most festive baking season is on, with most homes in Greece and the diaspora setting out to prepare their vasilopita, the Greek good l...
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Smashing Pomegranate for Good Luck in the New Year!
The pomegranate is a symbol of fertility, abundance, good fortune and prosperity. And according to Greek tradition, if you are wishing for...
A useful advice from Socrates the famous philosopher!
Before you speak, ask yourself these 3 questions Socrates, the famous philosopher of Ancient Greece, devised the ‘Triple Filter Test’ to m...
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Keeping evil spirits away!
Keeping evil spirits away During the Christmas period, every country celebrates in different ways according to traditional customs. In Pel...
The blessing wishes of Greek Christmas Carols ‘kalanta’
The blessing wishes of Greek Christmas Carols ‘kalanta’ The day before ‘Christmas day’, is very special for young children. They keep tri...
The Golden Apple and the start of the legendary, ten-year Trojan War!
The Golden Apple It all started when Eris, the goddess of disagreement, realized that she had not been invited to the marriage of the Kin...
Snowy Christmas cookies (kourabies)
The Kourabiedes cookies are almond cookies popular in Greece, Cyprus, and Greek communities in Anatolia, as well as across the Greek diaspo...
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The Travellers and the Plane Tree
The Travellers and the Plane Tree Two Travellers, walking in the noonday sun, sought the shade of a widespreading tree to rest. As they lay...
The onion of good luck!
Luck is everything.... An integral part of decorating for Christmas is putting a Christmas wreath upon your door. Now, take down that wrea...
The Greek Shepherd
The Greek Shepherd The Greek Shepherd or Greek Sheepdog (Greek: Ελληνικός Ποιμενικός, Ellinikós Pimenikós) is a breed of livestock guardi...
The custom of bread in the wedding ceremony
The Wedding Bun The ceremony of a wedding in Greece takes place on Saturday or Sunday. The week before the wedding there are many traditio...
Amethyst the feng shui stone with the greek name!
Are you looking for a balanced mindset? In ancient times, it was thought that natural amethyst could purify the body of all toxins. The n...
One of the most beautiful theatres in the world is located in Greece!
Herodion The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis hill in Athens, was recently hailed as one of the Mo...
What is the main symbol of Christmas in Greece?
What is the main symbol of Christmas in Greece? The centerpiece of every household during the Christmas season is the adorned Christmas tree...
For the Greek coffee lovers ☕
Drinking Greek coffee!! Have you ever visited Greece?✨ Have you ever tasted Greek coffee? ✨ 💓☕ I...
For the lovers of wine! Visit Samos Wine Museum
Samos island Samos, the birthplace of great men . Pythagoras, the great mathematician and philosopher. Founder of music theory and modern m...
WORLD SUSTAINABLE GASTRONOMY DAY 18 JUNE
WORLD SUSTAINABLE GASTRONOMY DAY What is Sustainable Gastronomy? Gastronomy is sometimes called the art of food. It can also refer to a st...
In Santorini, the first museum in the world for Lost Atlantis!
In Santorini, the first museum in the world for Lost Atlantis! Atlantis is the most famous mythological city in the wo...
Delicious and nutritious fruits to taste in Greece
Every season has its fruits. Hot summers in Greece would be incomplete without the variety of delicious and nutritious fruits. The season...
The secret for longevity is hidden in the Mediterranean diet
Extra virgin olive oil If you want to eat your salad with a form of oil, the best choise will be extra virgin olive oil. Extra virgin o...
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One of the most beautiful theatres in the world is located in Greece!
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