Apr 8, 2026 | Easter in Greece
Lazarakia Lazarakia is a special type of bread women used to make for the Lazarus celebration. The shape of “Lazarakia” is similar to the portrait of Lazarus in the icons of the church. The Orthodox Christians still cook “Lazarakia” in memory...
Apr 3, 2026 | Easter in Greece
Palm Sunday Palm Sunday is one of the most significant days for the Orthodoc Christians. This day symbolizes the victory of Jesus, seven days before his Passions. Palm Sunday is also the end of the Great Lent and the beginning of the Holy Week. The Orthodox Christians...
Mar 25, 2026 | Culture and tradition
25 March – The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary What do the Orthodox Christians celebrate? The Orthodox Christians celebrate the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary. Archangel Gabriel visited Mary in Nazareth, telling her not to fear. She would become the mother of...
Mar 22, 2026 | Greek History
Η επανάσταση του 1821 ο ήρωας = hero ο Έλληνας = Greek η Ελλάδα = Greece η πατρίδα = country η Επανάσταση = revolution η μάχη = battle η ναυμαχία = sea battle η νίκη = victory η Ελευθερία = freedom ο θάνατος = death Οι σημαντικοί ήρωες της Ελληνικής Επανάστασης του...
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...
