Worry Beads
Culture
Crisis-Stricken Greeks Rediscover Worry Beads
The picture of a Greek man sitting at a traditional coffee shop worrying a string of beads was a timeless picture of Greek folklore that had faded in recent years. As more and more old coffee shops died out...
Greece
9 Souvenirs to Take Home From Greece
People who visit Greece always want to take small souvenirs back home, either to treat their friends and family or to remember their journey and the amazing time they had in the country.
Whether you prefer your souvenir to be food,...
Greece
Are Worry Beads a Part of Greek Tradition?
By Konstantinos Menzel
Worry beads (in Greek kombolói) are considered to be the evolution of Orthodox prayer beads. Their history, according to the experts specialized in the worry beads Greek store Kombologadiko, starts in the East, while some sources reveal...