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

Posted On January 2, 2022June 11, 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

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The Embroidered Breads of Greece on Show in Varnavas

Posted On October 28, 2021April 13, 2023 By Maria Paravantes2 Comments

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”. Learn more

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