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Epiphany: The daring “duty-holders” and the customs that are revived in Northern Greece

The customs have their roots deeply hidden in the centuries - The Ragoutsaria in Kastoria, the customs of the "Camel and the Bride" and the Fotarades in Halkidiki, the "burning of the goblin" in Katerini

Evros: Reviving the custom of the “nine foods” for abundance on the table all year round

The "nine foods" of the custom are all fasting, oily or unleavened, are served on the table on the last day of fasting, and symbolize, according to one version, the nine months that the Virgin Mary had Christ in her womb

Dimitris Tsiordas: New stricter framework for safe products in the EU comes into effect

The ND MEP released Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné's response to his question on product safety and consumer protection

Modern activities that can be traced back to Pagan culture (video)

Wedding customs, such as the exchange of rings and the presence of bridesmaids, have deep pagan origins

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