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....
Dec 16, 2024 | Christmas in Greece
A letter to Santa Claus Have you already written your letter to Santa Claus? If not, do it as soon as possible! Christmas is coming! The tradition of writing a letter Writing a letter to Santa Claus remains a tradition, When kids and children write a letter to Santa...
Dec 11, 2024 | Christmas in Greece
The three wise men from East In bibliography we find the three wise men named as “The three Magi” or “The three Kings”. They were wise men who had studied the prophecies about Jesus’ birth. They travelled for a long time, following the Star of Bethlehem, to...
Jan 4, 2024 | Christmas in Greece
The Theofania – The Epiphany Day – The Fota What do the Greeks celebrate the Theofania on January 6? The Theofania is a public holiday for the Greek Orthodox Christians. They celebrate the baptism of Jesus Christ by St Ioannis, the Baptist. During the...
Dec 31, 2023 | Christmas in Greece
Greek New Year’s customs The first foot on the first day of the New Year – Το ποδαρικό What is the «ποδαρικό»? The “first foot” on the first day of the New Year is one of the oldest customs in all the parts of Greece. The first person who enters the house, after...
Dec 29, 2023 | Christmas in Greece
What is the Vasilopita cake – What is the New Year’s cake? Vasilopita is the sweet pie Greeks make for Santa Claus. Greeks make the Vasilopita the New Year’s Eve. Vasilopita is a round cake with sugar powder. On the upper part of the Vasilopita, the...
