Greek Superstitions
As you maybe know, the Greeks are very superstitious and have a lot of rules to protect themselves from bad luck and Evil. Now I will tell you many superstitions, that you will not wonder if you are coming to Greece one time.
Hope Carnival Dance
Saturday, 25 February 2017 in the Theodosius Centre Chios
It’s again this time of the year: people are walking laughing trough the streets wearing funny costumes, singing songs and having fun! Carnival is definitely the most important celebration of the year for all crazy party people!
How Greeks Celebrate Christmas
Greek people have many specific Christmas traditions, but there are also many similarities to other western countries, especially as more commercialized ways of celebration are starting to become more common. Although, for them, Christmas is a very religious holiday and everybody are aware of the story of Christ as well as of the fact that Christmas isn’t about the presents, but about celebrating the birth of Christ. It’s a solemn and religious celebration, but at the same time it’s also festive and glamorous.
Kathari Deftera
Today I would like to tell you something about one of the most important days in Greece. “Kathari Deftera” which means as much as Clean Monday commences the 40 day period of the Great Lent for the Greek Orthodox Church.
Kerasma
Kerasma is Greek for treat and is a dinning custom. Kerasma is often served in restaurants after finishing the meal as a little present of the owners.
Lady Lent
A custom in Greece during the time until Easter is the Lady Lent (Κυρά Σαρακοστής). It is basically a special diary measuring the weeks from the last week of carnival till Easter Saturday.
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