Jan 5, 2026 | Christmas in Greece
Let’s sing the carols of the Epiphany Day! Today is the Holy Epiphany day, the day we are illuminated there is a lot of joy and lot of blessings Down in the Jordan river our Holy Lady, the Mother of God is sited Good-morning,...
Dec 30, 2025 | Christmas in Greece
What is the “Vasilopita” cake – Η Βασιλόπιτα ? Η Βασιλόπιτα, “Vasilopita” cake is the traditional cake the Greeks make to honor Saint Vasilis. In most Greek households, the cake is cut right after midnight on New Year’s Day. Greeks also cut it after the...
Dec 25, 2025 | Christmas in Greece
The bread of Christ Decorative elements What is the “Christpsomo” ? Christmas bread is one of the oldest Christmas customs in Greece. The housewives knead the Christmas bread with great reverence. According to tradition, on Christmas Eve or on Christmas...
Dec 22, 2025 | Christmas in Greece
Let’s learn Christmas words in Greek! 1/ – The message of Christmas is Love. — Το μήνυμα των Χριστουγέννων είναι: Η Α __ __ __ η. – η Αγάπη 2/ – Virgin Mary is Christ’ Mother. — Η μητέρα του Χριστού...
Dec 16, 2025 | Christmas in Greece
Αγαπημένε μου Άγιε Βασίλη, Πώς είσαι; Είσαι καλά στην υγεία σου; Κάνεις τις τελευταίες σου ετοιμασίες; Είμαι σίγουρος ότι τα γράμματα των παιδιών είναι άπειρα; Πώς ήταν ο χρόνος σου, το 2025, που σιγά σιγά τελειώνει; Με θυμάσαι; Είμαι ο Νεκτάριος από την Τήνο, το πιο...
Dec 8, 2025 | Christmas in Greece
Melomakarona – Τα μελομακάρονα The most the favorite Greek traditional treat for Christmas is … melomakarona. Greeks love the taste of melomakarona. The basic ingredient is μέλι, Greek honey. The etymology of melomakarona is «μέλι + μακάρια». The second...
