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Today, our online journey will not take us to a place on the map, but to an alternative reality; we are going to visit Greece on a Holy Friday without Covid-19. Most countries have already celebrated Easter, but the Orthodox … Continue reading
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It may be known as Good Friday to many, but to the Greeks there’s nothing good on the Friday before Easter Sunday. That is the day when the entire Orthodox community mourns the passing of Jesus Christ. Symbolic death and … Continue reading
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What are those bagel-like things that people eat? There are piles of them sold at every corner and every Greek seems to munch at one while briskly walking to work. They are not bagels. They are called koulouria (singular: koulouri; … Continue reading
The Greek Santa’s name is not Father Christmas, nor Santa Claus and he doesn’t bring presents at Christmas. His name is St. Basil and he brings presents to the Greek children on the 1st of January. According to Orthodox tradition, … Continue reading
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Happy new year to all. May the new year bring you health, happiness and joy, and peace to all the world. Greeks are proverbial well-wishers, but I will stop myself here and tell you instead about a new year’s Greek … Continue reading
Aristotle, Greek tourist guide 