Mar 11, 2026 | Celebrating spring
Spring flowers Spring starts in March and finishes in May. In Greece the weather is mild and the nature is wonderful. There is a great variety of endemic flowers that offer a colorful view all over the countryside. Southern Greece as well as some islands are top...
Feb 28, 2026 | Greek recipe
Halvas is … Halvas is a popular and delicious dessert for the Holy Lent. In Greece it always consumed tthe first day of the Holy Lent, on Clean Monday, as well as the whole period of Sarakosti. Have you ever tasted halvas with semolina and nuts? If...
Feb 17, 2026 | Carnival season
Apokries – Carnival What is the meaning of “Apokries”? “Apokries” is the three-week period before the Great Lent of Easter. The meaning of “Apokries” is as follows: away from meat. Meat is κρέας in Greek. Although the period of “Apokries’ is considered the...
Feb 11, 2026 | Culture and tradition
Celebrating the Greek Language Day The official day of celebrating the Greek Language is February, 9th. This day aims to emphasize the significant role of the Greek Language in Western Civilization. The Greek Language has contributed in the shape of the Literature,...
Feb 2, 2026 | Culture and tradition
The Three Hierarchs 1/ Who are the three Hierarchs? Basil the Great Saint Chrysostom Saint Gregory the Theologian 2/ What is the meaning of their title “Hierarchs” = «Ιεράρχες» in Greek? They are the fathers of the Church. They are considered great...
