In this section of The Greek Vibe you can find posts on Greek culture, traditions, customs, and heritage. Join me and let’s discover Greece beyond its beautiful beaches, picturesque villages, and breathtaking mountains.
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- Welcoming Spring the Greek Way with a ‘Martis’by Maria ParavantesWhat’s the best way to welcome spring like a Greek? With a “Martis” of course and this is why.
- How to Prepare the Best Tsiknopempti BBQ Feast Like a Greekby Maria ParavantesThe ultimate tips on how to host the best Tsiknopempti barbeque feast like a Greek. Meat-lovers start grilling! Carnival is here!
- George Dalaras: Greek Singer Extraordinaireby Maria ParavantesSinger George Dalaras is one of the few Greek performers to have taken Greek music outside the country’s borders.
- Meet A World Famous Greek Raisinby Maria ParavantesJuicy, tangy and sweet: Ladies and gentlemen, meet the naturally sun-dried Corinth raisin, which also goes by the name: Zante currant and is a tiny wonder unique to Greece.
- How To Pick The Greek Island That’s Perfect For Youby Maria ParavantesThe Top 10 tried-and-tested tips on how to choose the perfect Greek island or islands for your vacation to Greece.
- All You Need to Know for Your Trip to Greeceby Maria ParavantesThe Top 25 things you should know about before you plan your trip to Greece to make sure it’s smooth sailing once you get here!
- Epiphany Day: When Greeks Bless The Waters To Mark A New Startby Maria ParavantesEvery year on January 6 in Greece we celebrate Epiphany Day, or the Blessing of the Waters, to welcome new beginnings.
- A Pomegranate Full of Wishes for Greek New Yearby Maria ParavantesIt is tradition in Greece to smash a pomegranate on the first day of the New Year because it brings abundance, good luck and prosperity.
- 10 Perfect Greece-inspired Gift Ideas by Maria ParavantesLooking for great gift ideas for your loved ones inspired by Greece? Here are 10 presents that will make them smile.
- 10 Unique Gift Ideas for Greece Loversby Maria ParavantesTen fantastic Greek gift ideas that bring Greece straight to your family and friends and are easy to find.
- What Do Greeks Do for Christmasby Maria ParavantesWhat do Greeks do for Christmas? Family and friends gather around the dinner table, where all the holiday action takes place.
- 8 Unique Heritage Traditions You Shouldn’t Miss in Greeceby Maria ParavantesFind out where or how to experience unique Greek traditions, customs or practices included on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Travel to Greece from Your Home in 7 Easy Stepsby Maria ParavantesDreaming of Greece but can’t make it yet. No worries. You can always bring a bit of Greece into your heart and home with these 7 easy steps.
- Ioannina’s Silversmithing Museum: A Great Experience for Young and Oldby Maria ParavantesA fun thing to do in Ioannina, Greece, is visit the town’s Silversmithing Museum, great for young and old, and a few hours very well spent.
- More Fantastic Gift Ideas for Greece-loving Friends and Familyby Maria ParavantesYou can always carry a bit of Greece in your heart with these 16 fantastic Greece-inspired gift ideas for friends, family or even yourself.
- Unlocking the Secrets of the Asclepions: Greece’s Ancient Wellness Centersby Maria ParavantesThe ancient Greeks had gods for everything they either feared, hoped for or treasured. Obviously, good health and wellbeing were among these so they created Asclepius, the god of health and healing and flocked to his temples to seek comfort.
- The Greek ‘Panegyri’ and Why You Shouldn’t Miss Itby Maria ParavantesIf there’s one thing you should absolutely NOT miss when visiting Greece, then that is the town “panegyri” – a special outdoor happening that is best enjoyed in the summer.
- How Greeks Burn Livani or Incense and Whyby Maria ParavantesHow do Greeks use livani incense, what does it symbolize and why are many returning to this ancient ritual?
- 8 Great Books for Greece Loversby Maria ParavantesEight great Greece-inspired books, from ancient myths to contemporary tales, perfect for Greece lovers and book fans.
- ‘Ellada’ – The musical tale of our Mother(land) Greeceby Maria ParavantesA song penned by Greek composer Yannis Markopoulos almost 50 years ago about Mother Greece (Motherland) continues to be relevent to this day.
- All You Wanted to Know About Greek Beersby Maria ParavantesGreek beer? From Mt Olympus to Santorini, beer lovers in Greece are making some pretty great Greek craft beers. This is all you need to know.
- Ypovrichio: The Greek ‘Submarine’ Spoon Sweetby Maria ParavantesThe “Greek submarine” or “Ypovrichio” is a white chewy sweet flavored with vanila or mastiha and served on a spoon dipped in a long glass of crystal cold water.
- What’s Greek ‘Kerasma’ All About?by Maria Paravantes“Kerasma” means “treat” or “to be treated” and it is one of Greeks’ favorite ways to show hospitality. This is what your should do.
- This is How to Eat a Greek Spoon Sweetby Maria ParavantesGreek spoon sweets or “glyka tou koutaliou” can be eaten in the traditional way but are also great as toppings and even dips.
- How to Live Long and Happy Like a Greek by Maria Paravantes15 Greek lifestyle tips that may bring health, happiness and wellbeing even if you’re in the heart of Chicago or in Greenland.