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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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Stereotypes & Culture. My Big Fat Greek Family
Twenty years ago, in 2002, the Greek-Canadian actress, Nia Vardalos, became famous with her movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding. As both actress and writer, Vardalos won many awards for this romantic comedy, which she based on her own experience of being Greek. Although the movie is full of extravagant Greek stereotypes as an expression…
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Traveling with the Greeks means chaos
This story is for all the non-Greeks that are about to meet their Greek in-laws. As well as the Greeks that have a non-Greek family member. But also for everyone else. Because traveling with the Greek family through the eyes of an outsider makes a funny story. The first time I went to Greece to…
