Apr 30, 2023 | Culture and tradition
Celebrating the First Day of May International Labor Day People all around the world celebrate the “Workers’ Day”. In Greece and in a lot of countries the first day of May is considered the “Labor Day” – “η Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά” and is a public holiday....
Apr 22, 2023 | Improving our life
Health consciousness Medical examinations How often do we go to doctors for a checkup? Do we get a full medical check-up regularly? Based on our age, we should visit doctors for a checkup at least once every year. Furthermore, if we suffer from chronic diseases, we...
Apr 13, 2023 | Easter in Greece
What do eggs symbolize? One of the most well-known Easter custom is dying the eggs red. Eggs symbolize the tomb of Jesus Christ. On the Holy Thursday, the Orthodox Christians dye the eggs red. Holy Thursday is a significant day since the Last Supper of Jesus Christ...
Mar 31, 2023 | Easter in Greece
What do we celebrate? Easter (Pascha) is considered the biggest celebration for the Orthodox Christians and the Catholics. Both celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pascha is the Passover from death to life. Easter for the Hebrews means the Passover. It...
Mar 27, 2023 | Greek History
Famous heroes and heroines Do you know any names of Greek heroes and heroines of the Greek War of Independence? Theodoros Kolokotronis, Georgios Karaiskakis, Athanasios Diakos, Markos Botsaris, Georgios Dikaios or Papaflessasa, Nikitas Stamatelopoulos or Nikitaras,...
