Greek traditions and customs

Τheophaneia meaning "vision of God“, which

traditionally falls on January 6, is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Jesus Christ.

Carols in Greece This image is from Carols of Lights! It is a

custom of January sung throughout Greece

Carols..Today the lights and lighting

And joy and sanctification ...

The 1st of January The first day of January is a day of joy for all

children in the world! Santa Claus brings gifts to children who

share joy throughout the land!

New Year In GreeceAfter Christmas, the children impatiently

await the New Year because that's when St. Basil delivers their gifts.

In Greece people exchange gifts on New Year’s day instead of Christmas. The presents are delivered by Saint Basil, the ‘Greek’ Santa Claus…

New Year’s Cake!! Method: In a bowl mix the flour, almonds, baking powder and

coarse almond. In mixer beat butter with sugar until fluffy. Stop hitting and add the cream, stirring gently with a plastic spoon. Pour the mixture alternately with the flour and pomegranate wine and stir slightly! New year’s cake it’s a Greek custom!

The might of ChristmasTell us the custom of the Christmas night

with Santa Claus flying on his sleigh over the houses of all the children of the world! We usually leave VASILOPITA or biscuits on Christmas’ table for Santa Claus!

GREEK TRADITIONSAND CUSTOMS

February

Men and women are very happy on 13th February!!! Greeks believe it originally celebrated the marriage between Zeus and Hera. Couples are in love!! Everybody is happy!!

HAPPY AKYLLA AND PRISKILLA’S DAY!!!

21st February 1913

The Turkish surrender to the Greek army in Ioannina in 1913.

Ioannina’s liberation in 1913

•1913 – Ioannina belongs to the Greek state after the Balkan Wars.

Ioannina celebrates the city liberation

Ioannina city was liberated in 1913. This year our city celebrates 100 years of free life.

BAKLAVA

The baklava is a pastry found in IOANNINA during the winter. We have it as a dessert made with dough sheet and stuffing containing nuts, usually hazelnut, pistachio or walnut. It gets the sweet taste of sugar syrup or honey

Ioannina’s bonfires in February

Ioannina's carnival. Locals in Ioannina dance around the bonfires called tziamales or tzamales. It is a tradition and the event is unforgettable!

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March

National holiday on 25th March 1821

On March 25, 1821 the bishop Germanos of Patras raised the Greek flag at the Monastery of

Agia Lavra in Peloponnese

National holiday on 25th March 1821

Alexander Ypsilantis crosses the Pruth, (Benaki Museum, Athens).

April

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Easter

Pascha is a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion at Calvary

Greek traditional recipe for easter cookies Greeks eat cookies at Easter. They are made of:butter milkSugarEggs fresh orange juiceSodaOrangeCognacbaking powder andflour

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JUNE Greek traditions and customs

Greek summer time

This is a church of a Greek island.

A windmill

This is a windmill of Mylos and it is very popular.

A beach of Greece

Greek people and tourists are used to sunbathing on the beach!!

Olive picking

The olive picking is very important because olives are used for oil.

Olive factory

The Greek olives are the most famous because they are good for our health.

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October

Greek women are carrying equipment to help Greek soldiers at the front

At the frontAt the front

National holiday of 28th October 1940

The Greek war against the Germans The Greek war against the Germans started on 28started on 28thth October 1940 October 1940

National holiday of 28th October 1940

A Greek soldier is fighting at the front

NOVEMBERGreek traditions and customs

17 NOVEMBER 1973

We celebrate the fall of the dictatorship in 1973.At school, we play a drama theatre.

My schoolmates sing songs that day…

PUMPKIN CELEBRATION

the celebration of the pumpkin is done by everyone in Greece in November

HOW TO MAKE A PUMPKIN PIEIngredients:

1.5 kg pumpkin 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup raisins 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder1/2 teaspoon clove powder1/2 cup breadcrumbs8 tablespoons sugar

1 package phyllo pastry for sweet butter for brushing the leaves Powdered sugar for dusting ...

Greek traditions and customs

The Greeks decorate a Christmas boat on Christmas day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We eat turkey on 25th December!!!!!!

Christmas dinner

2 teacups oil     1 cup sugar     1 cup orange juice     1/2 cup brandy     2 teaspoons baking powder     7 1/2 cups flour soft     1 teaspoon baking soda powder     orange zest     cinnamon     grated walnuts

For the syrup:

     2 cups water     2 cups honey     2 cups sugar

100 grams. castor sugar     400 grams. butter milk     100 grams. vegetable butter     2 egg     1 egg     2 vanilla     1/2 teaspoon nutmeg     1/3 cup. tea brandy     1 even teaspoon baking soda     250 grams. roasted and chopped almonds     850 grams. (approximately) soft flour, sifted     1 pound powdered sugar     2 vanilla

How to make kourabiedes!!!

The so called “Infancy of Christ” traditional pancakes are sweets,

for which you will need: some salt, flour, nuts, water and sugar.