Protomagia
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- Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2020 16:40
The 1st of May is a very meaningful holiday in Greece and is celebrated all over the country. The Greek name for this special day is “Protomagia” (with the emphasis on the last “a”) which means as much as “First May”.
Lady Lent
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- Published on Wednesday, 01 April 2020 14:47
A custom in Greece during the time until Easter is the Lady Lent (Κυρά Σαρακοστής). It is basically a special diary measuring the weeks from the last week of carnival till Easter Saturday.
Kathari Deftera
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- Published on Friday, 20 March 2020 15:54
Today I would like to tell you something about one of the most important days in Greece. “Kathari Deftera” which means as much as Clean Monday commences the 40 day period of the Great Lent for the Greek Orthodox Church.
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