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I have noticed that in Greece, there are some traditions associated with naming their children. Although some Greek families in the United States have done this, many have seemed to lose the traditions. Does anyone know what some of these traditions are? I am helping a friend name his upcoming...

I love Cretan Dakos! There's something about the combination of the crunchy rusk soaked with the juice of ripe tomatoes, topped with fresh cheese and olive oil, that has me hooked! However, given that I live in an area where it's challenging to find authentic Cretan rusks, I'm contemplating on...

Greek Independence Day is coming up! I thought I would share a bit that I know about the history. Please chime in with corrections or anything to add! The Spark of Revolution: Greek Independence Day marks the day in 1821 when the Greeks began their revolt against the Ottoman Empire, a state...

I want to lay out some meze for my next party. What do you guys think should go in it? Some thoughts: A variety of different Greek olives. Feta cheese, and maybe one other firm Greek cheese - what should I put here? Stuffed grapeleaves Pitakia Bread and oil for dipping Perhaps some tzatziki...

I have recently been studying about Dionysius. I feel like I hav been forgetting about him! Beyond the basics that he is the Greek god of wine, festivity, and ecstatic celebration, I’m eager to peel back the layers and understand his role and significance across different cultures and historical...

I'm currently planning a trip to Athens, Greece, and I've heard so much about the nightlife there. I know that there is great nightlife here, I've just never done it. Given the vast array of options, I'm reaching out to this community for personal recommendations and insights. What are your...

I have a trip to Greece planned in the spring. Mainly, I want advice on the weather. In the meantime, I made my best guess and came up with a list. Anything to add or subtract? Clothing A light rain jacket or windbreaker: For the inevitable April showers A couple of long-sleeve shirts: For...

I have some Greek recipes that call for Mahlepi (in Greek) - also known as Maheleb and other names, depending on the language. I have recently found a source near me - a place where I can buy it - so I can try some of the recipes. I also did some research about what it is! Thought I'd share...

The Persian Wars: The wars fought between Greece and the Persian empire in the 5th century BC were some of the most consequential conflicts of ancient times. Learn about the key events, such as the Battle of Marathon and the Battle of Thermopylae, and the strategies that allowed the Greeks to...

A couple of things - I cooked the pasta and maybe I shouldn't have. I also don't like nutmeg - maybe I will skip it next time. Pemi, I'll try the recipe in the cookbook next!

I have been trying to get the flavor of the filling for pastitsio correct. Both the filling and the flavors are off. Each time I cook it, there's a new issue. One time, I overcooked the pasta. The other, I wasn't happy with the quality of the meat. One time, I dumped far too much cinnamon in...

I love to watch some of the Greek sports channels when in Greece. There's nothing like a proper Greek broadcast for "football" - watching it in the US and English language just isn't the same. I'd be willing to pay money for a service. Is there a way to get Greek TV in the United States that...

You know, I don't actually thing so! The closest might be Cronus - God of Time or maybe Adonis - the God of Rebirth? Not sure .... I think the concept of Janus is a uniquely Roman thing.

I keep forgetting that there's baseball in Greece. They have a national team but do they only really convene for the Olympics? Here is some information I've gathered. What do you guys think? The Greece National Baseball Team was founded in 1984 and has been growing ever since. The team is part...

I need to teach some people how to Greek dance for a wedding, and I wanted to share my notes on the process in case you all have anything to add. I can demo the dances, and I also found some videos online to show people. I was planning to video tape the lesson. 1. Understand the different types...