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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’s Tsiknopempti, a day of fun and gluttony. The Greeks everywhere gather for festive meals with family and friends. Tavernas, grills and restaurants are packed, with long queues forming at their doorsteps. For those who opt to stay home but … 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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The city of Chania, in western Crete, was the island’s second largest city during both the Venetian and Ottoman occupations (13th– early 20th century). It even became its capital, from 1850 until the island’s union with Greece. Until the mid … Continue reading
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The western world is celebrating Easter. Today, both Catholics and Protestants will be celebrating one of the greatest Christian holidays. The Orthodox will be celebrating the same holiday more than a month later, on May 5th. Why don’t the Catholic … Continue reading
Aristotle, Greek tourist guide 