Greek Carols for the New Year – The Kalanta Tradition
Greek New Year’s carols, or “kalanta”, are musical masterpieces conveying the centuries-old wisdom of love, compassion and kindness.
Vassilopita: A Greek New Year’s Cake Bearing Gifts
The vassilopita is a special cake made in Greek households to mark the beginning of a new year. Learn more about the surprises and the rules.
The Embroidered Breads of Greece on Show in Varnavas
The European Bread Museum in Varnavas, Greece, casts the spotlight on the importance of bread in the life of the Greeks through its collection of embroidered breads or (in Greek) “ploumisto” or “kentito psomi”.