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...
Nov 26, 2025 | Christmas in Greece
Christmas ornaments What are you favorite ornaments? Do you like colorful ornaments? Do you prefer the wooden or the glass ones? Do you buy new Christmas baubles every Christmas? Some Christmas decorations are as follows: 1/ large baubles with glittery 2/ tiny...
Jan 6, 2025 | Christmas in Greece
Epiphany Day – Greek customs – Έθιμα των Φώτων The Epiphany Day, 6th January, the Orthodox celebrate the baptism of Jesus Christ by John Prodromos, the Baptist. It is a great celebration since all three Persons of the Holy Trinity – Father, Son and...
Jan 1, 2025 | Christmas in Greece
Happy New Year wishes When the year changes, we give wishes to our family, friends, relatives and colleagues. “Happy New Year” – Καλή Χρονιά! in Greek we greet to each other. If our beloved people are not wih us, we send them wishes via messages on phone or via...
Dec 25, 2024 | Christmas in Greece
The Christmas carols – Τα κάλαντα των Χριστουγέννων Etymology The word Kalanda derives from the latin word “kalendae”. The word “kalendae” has its roots to the ancient Greek word, καλέω-ῶ. Carol’ s origins Kalanda are folk songs that are sung every year...
Dec 22, 2024 | Christmas in Greece
The Vasilopita Cake – Saint Basil sweet pie Saint Vasilis (Saint Basil) the Αrchbishop of Caesaria According to historical facts, when Saint Basil was the Archbishop of Caesaria in Asia Minor, the perfect of the region wanted to conquer and plunder Caesaria....
