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Discover our Greek roots through traditional festivals, celebrations, customs, and traditions of each region. Learn about traditional professions that withstand the test of time, traditional costumes that highlight local identity, and culinary traditions that keep the flavors of the past alive.

Why Do We Place a Coin in the Vasilopita?

An age-old tradition Festive breads were prepared during ancient Greek celebrations as offerings to the…
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Christmas and Its Customs

Christmas and Its Customs For traditional people, time is— as already mentioned—defined by its content,…
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The folklore of Pontus – December – “Χριστιαννάρτς”

In Pontus, the month of December was renamed Christianarts, derived from the birth of Christ.In…
THE FOLKLORE OF PONTOS

Customs Associated with the Feast of Saint Nicholas

Saint Nicholas is regarded as the protector of sailors and travelers, a role reflected in…
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The custom of Saint Barbara’s little wish boats in Drama

According to the legend surrounding the springs of the city, during Byzantine times there was…
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The Tradition of “Varvara”

The tradition of “Varvara” is an integral part of the folk religious heritage of Drama.…
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The folklore of Pontus – November, the Month Dedicated to Saint George «ΑΕΡΓΙΤΕΣ»

In Pontus, this month was called Aergitis after the feast of Saint George of Lydda,…
THE FOLKLORE OF PONTOS

The Pontic Lyre

The Pontic Lyre or Kementzes is the principal folk musical instrument of the Greeks of…
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The Folkrore Of Pontos – October Grape Picking Month «ΤΡΥΓΟΜΗΝΑΣ»

October is the tenth month of the year and was once called "harvest month," perhaps…
THE FOLKLORE OF PONTOS

Daouli

The daouli (Turkish: davul) is a membranophone musical instrument used in Greek, Turkish, and Middle…
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