Greece: Holidays and Events Public holidays Date event January 1 New Year (feast of St. Basil according to Byzantine tradition) 6th January Epiphany (crosses are thrown into rivers, lakes and the sea to bless the waters) February March Rose Monday (start of Lent) 25th March Independence day March April Orthodox Easter 1st of May Labor…
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Sights of Athens, Greece
According to Bit Translators, Athens is the capital and by far the largest city in Greece. The bustling metropolis of five million inhabitants has a very long history. Ancient Athens is seen as the foundation of Western civilization. A number of historic buildings date from ancient times that are the reason for many to book…
Where to Go to Relax in Greece
To diversify and decorate your holiday, to see the beauty of the plexus of sea sandy beaches and mountains, and, of course, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient myths and legends only by going to Greece. In its diversity, any traveler will find a special place for himself. We offer a special…
Greece Literature
LITERATURE. NEO-GREEK AND BYZANTINE LITERATURE, POPULAR SONGS The beginnings of a neo-Greek literature with characteristics distinct from the Byzantine one, that is, a language and a form of its own, can be traced back to the century. X, even if up to 1453 and beyond it is still possible to find the coexistence of both….