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What are those small churches along the roads in Greece?
When you have been to Greece, you have probably seen them. The small dollhouse-like churches along the roads in Greece. Often they come with a magnificent view of sea-side cliffs or rough untouched landscapes. You might think they mark a holy place, so beautiful it became divine. However, their true purpose is slightly more bitter…
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What are important cultural traditions in Greece?
Greece has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, with many important traditions that have been passed down through the generations. Continue reading below for some of the most important cultural traditions in Greece. Family Family is a central part of Greek culture, and extended families often live close to one another and maintain strong relationships.…
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What role has religion played in Greece throughout history?
Today, 81.4% of the Greeks are Orthodox Catholics. This is a huge percentage if you compare this to Christians in the UK or Protestants in the US. More impressive is the number when you imagine that modern Greece only exists since 1830. Before, the Greeks have been under Ottoman and Roman rule for years. Besides,…
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5 unique and local Easter traditions around Greece
Easter is the most significant religious holiday in Greece. It is celebrated by all Greeks, all over the world. However, it is the perfect time for you to explore Greek culture. While the celebration of Easter is a time of joy, renewal, and hope for the Greeks, family and friends to come together, share traditional…
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The Greek red Easter eggs explained
In Greece, Easter is the most important religious holiday. However, the Easter bunny does not bring its colorful eggs to this country. Instead, Greek Easter is celebrated with traditions including lamb, candles, and the famous red eggs. But why are they red? And what do these eggs mean to the Greeks? Here is the tradition…
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The tradition of Names Day in Greece
Every culture has its own unique customs and traditions, and the Greeks are no exception. One of the most celebrated traditions in Greece is the celebration of Names Day. They occur throughout the whole country nearly every day of the year. But what is this tradition of Names day in Greece? Where does it come…
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Meteorites, UFOs, or rebellious priests? The dolines of Didyma
In the Argolis region, in the North East of the Peloponnese, satellites reveal a rare geological phenomenon. Two big green circles not far away from each other. The dolines of Didyma. These dolines are not the first thing you will find in any Greek tourist guide. However, they are impressive and unique natural landmarks. The…
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Tips for visiting religious sites in Greece
Besides the ancient treasures, paradise-like beaches, and picturesque villages Greece is known for, there is a fourth category of sites that should be on your travel itinerary. The religious sites. All over Greece, you can find the most beautiful churches and monasteries. These places are often build on such unique and wonderful places that they…
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When a monk makes camp. Panagia Kakaniotissa
Just a few kilometers West of Myrina, on the island of Lemnos, is a church that is unlike any other. Panagia Kakaniotissa. A small church without a roof but covered by the tip of the mountain it was built in. This small church is one of the most unique churches in the world. History The…
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Another George! The Greek tradition of naming newborns explained
Family is everything for the Real Greeks. One of the ways to show your Greek family love and mostly respect, is with the name you choose for your children. While the rest of the world is inventing new names for their newborns, the Greeks wouldn’t be Greek if they would stop following their traditions. The…
