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… Clean Monday & Countdown to Easter
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… Greek Breakfast: Wake up to Morning Bliss!
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… Dine Athens: 3rd Restaurant Week in Athens
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… 14 Wine bars for lovers in the center of Athens!
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… Tsiknopempti: A Feast for Meat Lovers!
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… Vasilopita Tradition in Greece
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… Ikarian Diet: A Hidden Treasure to Longevity
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… The silence of the lamb: from the Jewish Passover to Greek Easter
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… Greek Easter bread “tsoureki”: a delicious recipe for the whole year!
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… Greek Easter Tsoureki & red Eggs : Ancient era and Christianity “marriage”
