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Epiphany: When Greeks Bless the Waters to Mark a New Start

Posted On January 2, 2022April 4, 2023 By Maria Paravantescomment

Every year, on January 6, Greece marks the Blessing of the Waters, known as Epiphany Day bringing the holiday season to a close and sending a message of spiritual rejuvenation. Learn more

Category: Greece Culture & Heritage/Learn

Kallikantzari: The Greek Trolls of Christmas

Posted On December 1, 2021April 3, 2023 By Maria Paravantescomment

Greece’s Christmas trolls, the ‘kallikantzari’ emerge from the darkness and cause a commotion for 12 whole days until January 6 sending a message to us all. Learn more

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