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Good Friday: The Epitaph Lament Service (photos)

After the Orthros of Holy Saturday, the procession of the Epitaph follows, while the Lamentations of the Epitaph are chanted

Corfu: The procession of Palm Sunday with the island’s 18 philharmonic bands (video)

The sacred icon of Saint Spyridon will remain at the gate until Easter Tuesday

Easter in Kythnos: Relaxed mood and tradition

A beautiful island, very close to Athens, stands out for its spring atmosphere and its special customs.

Clean Monday: High occupancy in popular destinations

In popular winter destinations, bookings exceed 80%

The legendary carnivals of Greece from North to South (photos)

Unique carnival customs in cities and villages of Greece that impress their visitors every year

Love may be timeless, but the way we talk about it isn’t

Centuries before Christianity the Greeks had their own ideas about desire - Erotic love was not a pleasant diversion but a high-stakes trial to be survived, quivering with perilous energy

Celebrating Christmas on December 25 began as early as the 2nd century AD

Several ancient manuscripts and theories reveal that the original celebrations of Christmas began even earlier than 336 AD

The best traditional Greek pastries & breads for Christmas (video)

Are you on diet? Well, not after this...

Christmas carols from every corner of Greece (videos)

Caroling has its roots going back even further to ancient Greece

Behind Georgia’s 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition (video)

Unlike modern methods, these vessels remain stable due to subterranean placement, harnessing nature's finesse

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