Custom of Goblins, “Kalikantzaroi”, Revived in Central Greece

The custom of scaring off the goblins (kalikantzaroi in Greek) is being revived in central Greece every year during the festive season. From Christmas Day until the Feast of the Epiphany, on January 6, Greeks watch over their homes especially carefully, looking for moved items or stolen Christmas goodies. That’s because, according to Greek folklore, […]

Greek New Year’s Customs: Momogeroi and Hirosfagia Revived

greekreporter.com - 30/12/2024 11:05

Several Greek New Year customs are mainly celebrated with enthusiasm in rural Greece. Among these customs is the New Year’s ritual of Momogeroi,...

Special Epiphany Koliva Has Ancient Greek Roots

greekreporter.com - 06/Jan 13:07

Epiphany Koliva, a version of the food eaten at funerals in Eastern Europe, called Fotokoliva, has been prepared for many centuries on the Greek...

The One of a Kind “Gouri,” the New Year’s Lucky Charm for Greeks

greekreporter.com - 01/Jan 05:12

The “gouri,” or Greek good luck charm, has proven to be a steadfast part of Greek culture since ancient times. With New Year celebrations...

Echoes of a Legend: Greeks Flock to Celebrate Kazantzidis’ Life in Cinemas

greekreporter.com - 31/12/2024 09:02

The highly anticipated film “Iparxo” (I Exist) featuring the life of Greek legendary singer Stelios Kazantzidis that hit movie theaters...

Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers

washingtontimes.com - 06/Jan 16:16

Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria on Monday braved the freezing winter weather to plunge into icy waters as they observed...

Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers

washingtontimes.com - 06/Jan 16:16

Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria on Monday braved the freezing winter weather to plunge into icy waters as they observed...

George Karelias: The Greek Who Dominated the Global Tobacco Industry

greekreporter.com - 04/Jan 10:03

The Karelia Tobacco Company remains a symbol of Greece’s business history and a name entwined with tradition since its establishment in 1888. As...

FIRST SUNDAY SERVICE: Saint Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Church Celebrates Epiphany Of The Lord

itvradiong.com - 05/Jan 21:03

Catholic churches in Nigeria today celebrated the Epiphany of the Lord, a feast marking the adoration of Jesus Christ by the three wise men from the...