tradition

One of the most interesting customs of Greece is that of Klidonas, a tradition with ancient roots, that takes place on the feast day of Agios Ioannis (Saint John) on June 24. The feast includes jumping over fires, while...

The exhibition of traditional Greek costumes organized by the Administrative Council of the Pankorinthian Association of Melbourne and Victoria last weekend at the Manningham Convention Centre in Bulleen, left attendees with the best impressions. The costumes, that stood out for their uniqueness,...

"When tradition unites" was the title of the music and dancing event that took place in Mykonos on Saturday May 21. The event was a "meeting place" for the amateur dancing group of Mykonos "Oi Anemomyloi" and the students'...

There are several habits that over the years have turned into some sort of tradition which Greeks have incorporated in their daily lives. However, in our days, these "traditions" are starting to wear off for many reasons; technology, demanding...

The Greek Jewish community is incensed by websites and brochures of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) that showcase the traditional Easter practice known as "Judas burning." The time-honored "scapegoating" ritual burns an effigy of Judas Iscariot to rid the...

Clean Monday, also known as Ash Monday, marks the beginning of the 40-day Easter Fast as well as the end of the Carnival. The fast lasts 40 days, just like the number of days that Jesus fasted in the desert. Clean...

"Tsiknopempti" is the name of the day in Greece that marks the official start of the carnival festivities. The day is celebrated on a Thursday and consists of the words "tsikna" (smell of burning food) and Pempti (which is...

According to the spring tradition of "Marti" or "Martia," adults and children wear a small bracelet made of red and white thread from March 1st till the 31st. The tradition dates back to ancient Greece and is held throughout the...

February 14th is the globally celebrated day of Saint Valentine, the day of lovers. Millions of stores around the world are lavishly dressed in red and large amounts of roses, chocolates and stuffed animals are sold and consumed, often...

One of the most beautiful and inspirational traditions of the Greek Orthodox Church is the annual family celebration of the Vasilopita. This original event which happened in Cappadocia of Caesarea in the last half of the fourth century, is...