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New Year’s Eve in Ancient Times
New Year's Eve was celebrated in ancient times and ancient Greece, contrary to what some may believe.
Celebrating the advent of the New Year on January 1st amidst the cold bleakness of winter is actually among the most universal pagan...
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Greece Announces New Coronavirus Measures Ahead of New Year’s Eve
New coronavirus measures will be in effect in Greece starting at 6 AM Thursday, the Greek Minister of Health, Thanos Plevris, announced on Wednesday.
Beginning on Thursday, restaurants, bars, and cafes will close at midnight, and all music will be...
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Covid-19: 932 New Cases in Greece; 50 Dead on New Year’s Eve
A total of 932 Covid-19 cases were detected over the last day, according to an announcement by the Greek government on New Year's Eve.
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Greek Town Donates Carnival Revenue to Fund Surgery for Young Child
The municipality of Ilioupoli in the Central Athens regional unit has rallied its community to support 13-year-old Panagiotis, diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy at a young age. The city aims to achieve a total fundraising goal of 88,200 euros,...
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Vasilopita and the Lucky Coin: A Greek Custom to Welcome the New Year
The story of the Greek Orthodox custom of the Vasilopita, or the New Year's cake with a lucky coin inside, began in Asia Minor, and more specifically in the city of Caesarea in Cappadocia, more than 1600 years ago.
This...
Culture
Gambling on New Year’s Eve Is a Greek Tradition
Gambling on New Year’s Eve is a Greek tradition, as most Greeks play cards. According to folklore beliefs dating back to ancient times, the new year will not go well if one doesn't play cards on New Year’s Eve.
If...
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Vasilopita Recipe: Greek New Year’s Cake
The story of the Greek Orthodox custom of the vasilopita with the lucky coin inside begins in Asia Minor, and more specifically in the city of Caesarea in Cappadocia, more than 1,600 years ago. Here's a recipe for Vasilopita...
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Christmas and New Year’s Carols From All Over Greece
Greece is steeped in fascinating holiday traditions, with its Christmas carols, or kalanda, being some of the most heartwarming seasonal customs.
Every year, Greeks anxiously await Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and January 5, the day before the Epiphany, when...
Culture
Seven Christmas Customs That Are Uniquely Greek
Most Christmas customs like the Christmas tree, singing the carols or exchanging gifts that are observed in Western countries have become universal
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Hundreds Visit Thessaloniki Metro Station in Open House Event
Hundreds of visitors flocked to the interior of the Agia Sofia metro station in Thessaloniki during an "Open House" event on Saturday.
Culture
Celebrate the New Year in Traditional Greek Style
The city of Athens will welcome the New Year with live music at Syntagma Square on Saturday night and an all-night party with DJs at the Varvakeios Municipal Market.
Festivities at Syntagma Square will start at 22:30, where...
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Nine Greek Vasilopita Options for the New Year
It's always a great idea to welcome the New Year with delicious homemade vasilopita that can come in for sweet and savory recipes. All of them are equally delicious and belong to the Greek festive season. Bake them yourself...
Culture
Greek New Year’s Custom of Momogeroi Revived
The New Year's ritual of Momogeroi, a custom that dates back to ancient times, has been revived in Greece as people in costume celebrate the coming of 2022.
The Momogeroi ritual, performed mostly by Pontian Greeks, depicts the coming of the...
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Greek Christmas and New Year’s Customs From Asia Minor
Many people in Greece have roots from Asia Minor, and their refugee ancestors brought with them many unique Christmas traditions and customs.
The festive season of Christmas and the New Year is an opportunity for many people, especially for the...
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30,010 Coronavirus Cases Recorded in Greece on New Year’s Day
A total of 30,010 cases of the Coronavirus were recorded in Greece on Saturday, New Year's Day.
The number is 10,550 cases fewer than yesterday's record of 40,560.
On Thursday, Greece had recorded another staggering total of 35,580 cases of Covid-19,...