Just seven Mondays before Easter arrives, the Greeks celebrate the beginning of fasting season. It is the Great Lent that approaches and this is definitely a reason to be jolly. Clean Monday is one of the Greek national holidays. Since it marks a period of purification, everyone feels the need to go out and enjoy …
Waking up early in the morning to the smell of freshly brewed coffee sounds magical, right? How about complementing the aromas of coffee and tea with a succulent , mouth-watering Greek breakfast? Whatever your heart desires, sweet or savory, on a rich buffet bringing out the special identity of each Greek place you visit. A …
Are you a lover of gourmet dining? If you are visiting Athens on February, then you have a lot to celebrate! Dine Athens will take place from February 1 to 11, introducing the world to authentic flavors. A feast of gastronomic excellence, tempting you to explore the true essence of Greek dining. And since love …
Wine is not just a trend. It is passion, joy, friends or even loneliness. Athens loves the good wine and in almost every corner of its center, it has wonderful wine bars that bring the scents of the world and especially of the Greek vineyard to your glass. Discover all of them, one by one! …
Signifying the beginning of Carnival festivities in Greece, Tsiknopempti is celebrated all around the country in all its glory. The name derives from the distinctive aroma given out by barbecued meat. It is true that on this day everybody eats meat in Greece and they do so as a form of ritual. The whole preparation …
On January 1st, there is a special tradition that has survived through the centuries in Greece. At each home, families gather and cut the vasilopita. This is a pie made of flour, milk, eggs and sugar. In some cases, the pie looks exactly like tsoureki (brioche) and in some other occasions it resembles a cake. …
Ikaria is a small island of North Aegean, world renowned as being one of the Blue Zones. This means that at least one out of three inhabitants live through the age of 90. This is definitely impressive! As expected, the phenomenon of longevity in Ikaria has raised global attention. Eventually, the Ikarian diet was questioned. …
The religious significance of lamb began in the Old Testament, particularly in Genesis, when God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son. Abraham obediently obeyed God and made his preparations for his sacrifice. When Isaac saw what his father was doing he asked, “The fire and wood are here, but where is the lamb for the …
A typical Greek Easter food, so delicious though, is eaten throughout the whole year. Try to taste it for breakfast or accompany your evening coffee/tea. Also try to alternate the recipe by adding chocolate or fruits. Easy to make it, delicious to taste it! Try the recipe by the Greek Chef Akis Petretzikis! [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez2wp4eEIDY[/embedyt]
At least 95 percent of all Greeks claim membership in the Greek Orthodox Church, part of the Eastern Orthodox Church, as the official state of Greece dictates. Until 1054, the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches were one body. Theological, political, and cultural differences split the church in two, and those differences were never completely …