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A traditional Greek wedding through the eyes of a foreigner
I vividly remember the first time I was invited to a traditional Greek wedding. It was a day full of cultural shocks and confusion. From gunshots to throwing rice and from writing my name on the bottom of the bride’s shoe to countless traditional Greek dances. A Greek wedding is full of rituals, religious as…
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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…
