ARE YOU READY FOR “PANIGYRI”?

Mar 30, 2025 | Glossoblog | 0 comments

Spring has come, day by day we are getting closer to Easter (Πάσχα) and Greek people can already smell the summer breeze from around the corner, and that means another “panigyri”. BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS “PANIGYRI?” To understand the word “panigyri,” we...

MARCH 25TH: A DAY OF DUAL CELEBRATION

Mar 24, 2025 | Glossoblog | 0 comments

In Greece, March 25th is a very special day. It’s not just springtime; it’s a day to remember two important things: a religious event and the start of a big war. First, it’s a religious holiday. Christians celebrate when the angel Gabriel told Mary...

THE MAGIC OF GREEK SPRING

Mar 16, 2025 | Glossoblog | 0 comments

Greece in spring is a beautiful time! While everyone loves Greek summers, spring is a calmer, but just as amazing season. The Greek word for “spring” is “άνοιξη” (ánixi). This word comes from the verb “ανοίγω” (anígo), which means...

What is Sarkaosti in Greece?

Mar 9, 2025 | Glossoblog | 0 comments

In Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, “Sarakosti” (Σαρακoστή) is the Greek term for Lent, the forty-day time of fasting and spiritual preparation preceded by Easter. During this time, people should think deeply about their lives, repent, and seek...

Martaki: The Red and White Bracelet of March

Mar 1, 2025 | Glossoblog | 0 comments

When March 1st arrives, Greeks of all ages wear a special bracelet called Μαρτάκι (Martaki). This red and white bracelet is a fun and meaningful tradition that welcomes spring. People wear it throughout March for good luck and protection from the sun. But where does...