Oxi Day – 28th October 1940 – Greece Says No
“Oxi” Day, “No” Day, 28th October, is the day when Greece and Greeks everywhere remember the courage of the Greeks who had the strength and determination to say “OXI”- no, to the...
Category: Greece: ancient and modern
Good Demons Vs Bad Demons in Ancient Greece
What is a demon, or, in Greek, a ‘daimon’? You are probably thinking; a malevolent being, something rather devilish, something negative. Am I right? Sorry folks but you’re wrong! You can be...
10 Ancient Greek Aphrodisiacs – The Food of Love
The word aphrodisiac has its roots in Ancient Greek and derives from the name of the Greek Goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, who, according to Greek mythology, was born from the sea,...
12 Aromatic Herbs of Ancient Greece – Their Myths and Uses
The Greek climate is ideal for growing herbs, which are to be found in abundance, flourishing on mountain sides and green meadows where they grow naturally. When walking through the beautiful countryside of...
Ichor – The Blue Blood of the Greek Gods
Petrichor How peaceful it is sat here, listening to the patter of rain on canvas, hearing the squish of tires on wet tarmac, watching rain drops slowly making their way down...
Greece and the Mysterious Full Moon of August
Greece is positively enchanting but when beheld under the full moon of August, it is transformed into something truly magical. Why the August full moon? This full moon, known as the sturgeon...
Assumption Day Greece Dekapenteavgoustos 15 August
15 August, Assumption Day, Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, in Greek: “Dekapentavgoustos” and “Koimmisis Tis Theotokou”, is the third most important religious celebration in Greece,...
Karavaki – The Greek Christmas Boat
The practice of decorating sailing boats with Christmas lights, a fabulous Greek Christmas tradition is making a comeback. More often than not these Christmas boats are seen on the islands, where the habit originated...
Rebetiko – The Greek Blues – The Music of Life
What is Rebetiko? Rebetiko, the music of the Greek urban working class, is a subculture which appeared around The Mediterranean, usually in coastal towns, in the early 1900s. It’s a genre...
The Pomegranate – Greek Origins and Myths
The pomegranate, a rosy-hued fruit, bursting with plentiful, ruby-red, jewel-like seeds, are the oldest cultivated fruit, dating back to 3000 B.C. where they first appeared in Persia, before spreading to India, North...
