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seleanor

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I live in Houston, but my sister just moved to Florida so I'll be visiting her a lot this summer. I know that Florida is open so are there any Greek festivals happening this summer? I would love to visit, I really miss seeing Greek dancing and eating festival food
 
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Florida is wide open and so are the festivals. The food will be that much tastier after the year we’ve had!
 
the festival in Naples is the best we have been to. It is very well organized and not/was not expensive 5 years ago. Fort Meyers is pretty good but not near the Naples one. We have been to festivals in Wilmington, DE, Chester, Pa and Savannah, GA, that do not come close to Naples.
 
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the festival in Naples is the best we have been to. It is very well organized and not/was not expensive 5 years ago. Fort Meyers is pretty good but not near the Naples one. We have been to festivals in Wilmington, DE, Chester, Pa and Savannah, GA, that do not come close to Naples.
Is it the one at St. Katherins church in Naples?
 
The Greek GlendI at St Barbara Church in Sarasota is a 4 day festival and is the Thursday after the Super Bowl every year
A beautiful church with wonderful people and the food is fantastic
christos anesti
 
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The Greek GlendI at St Barbara Church in Sarasota is a 4 day festival and is the Thursday after the Super Bowl every year
A beautiful church with wonderful people and the food is fantastic
christos anesti
Four days wow! The ones near me are usually only one or two days that sounds so fun
 

Learning about hospitality in Greece

I was trying to explain to some non-Greek friends about hospitality in Greece. I feel like it's next level, but how do you explain it?

Could anyone help me explain any of the following:
  • Traditional welcome gestures in Greece
  • Common household customs when visiting a Greek home
  • Etiquette for showing appreciation to Greek hosts
  • Any specific do's and don'ts that a foreigner should be aware of

Navigating Greek Lenten Fasting - Advice?

Lent is here and all my friends and family have been asking "what are you doing for lent this year?" They're all "giving something up" but I decided I wanted to fast. I would love your help and advice because this is the first time I am doing things in a stricter way. I resolve to see it through!

It's supposed to be a a time of reflection, purification, and preparation for the celebration of Easter, and the diet plays a significant part in this spiritual journey. I don't want to get so obsessed with the "rules" that I lose myself in them and forget why I am fasting int he first place.

Thanks in advance!

What is kefi exactly?

I have always found the concept of kefi to be intriguing, and I would like to learn more about it from those familiar or even vaguely aware of this notion. From what little I understand, kefi seems to embody a unique blend of joy, spirit, and passion, deeply ingrained in Greek culture. It's more than just a word; it's a lifestyle, a form of expression, an unbridled enthusiasm for life.

However, I'm curious to know about the deeper nuances and applications of kefi. How does kefi manifest in day-to-day life, not just in Greece, but wherever one might find joy and enthusiasm? Is it something that can be consciously cultivated, or does it spontaneously bloom in moments of happiness and high spirits? It seems like it really permeates the culture, especially in Greece.

Where did plate smashing come from?

When Greeks feel happy and are dancing and have a good time, they've been known to smash plates. I've seen it! It's not just a tourist thing - but they don't do it much because I am sure they won't want to smash their expensive dish wear.

I was just at a wedding and they had purchased plates to smash - so basically they were cheap throwaway plates that actually smashed really well. I almost wonder if they were made for the purpose...

It got me thinking - where did this tradition come from? Does anyone know?

List of Cretan Dances?

I will be attending a Cretan wedding and am curious about the traditional Cretan dances! I know the dances are slightly different and I want to learn some. I don't know the names of the dances so that I can look them up. I did some research, though. Are any of these dances common at these weddings?
  • Pentozali
  • Sousta
  • Siganos
  • Chaniotis
There's a dance the wedding party typically does in Crete. Which dance is that?
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