October Name Days in Greece
October brings us some much-loved Greek name days, including Dimitris, Gerasimos, Loukas and Pelagia. Here are some of...
The Greek Grape Harvest
Come October, many are bidding farewell to Greece. Hotels are packing down for a year, restaurants are taking...
Ancient Greek Names You’ll Still Hear at Family Parties
One of the strangest things about Greek names is how normal they feel to us – until you...
May Name Days in Greece
Here are some of the name days we celebrate in May! 🇬🇷 Scroll down for each date’s featured...
May Day Wreath In Greece: An Ancient Custom Prevails
When I visited Greece last Summer, I was intrigued by the plethora of floral wreaths I saw everywhere....
What does February bring in Greece?
February is not widely considered significant in regard to Greece and Greek culture. However, there are quite a...
Valentine’s Day… Is It Greek?
Every February, hearts, roses and overpriced chocolates appear everywhere – including in Greek homes worldwide that definitely didn’t...
Celebrating Name Days
It might seem strange, but in Greece, your birthday might pass without much acknowledgment. Your name day, though? That’s...
Spring in Greece: A Season of Traditions, Fasting, and Celebration
Spring in Greece is a time of renewal, tradition, and cultural celebration. As the days get longer and the...
Kyra Sarakosti – The Fasting Lady of Greek Lent
Lent is a deeply significant time in the Greek Orthodox faith, marked by fasting, prayer, and preparation for...