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dubai_suzie

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One of the cutest Greek wedding traditions is when the bride writes her best friends names on the bottom of her shoe. The saying goes that which ever name gets rubbed off the bottom of the shoe by the end of the night is the girl who will get married next. This is such a sweet tradition, and I hope brides continue to do it to this day. Will you be including this group tradition in your wedding? What do you all think of it?
 
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Having been to many traditional Greek weddings (including my own!) I have never heard of this Greek wedding tradition.

Thanks for sharing!! 🇬🇷 🇬🇷
 
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Having been to many traditional Greek weddings (including my own!) I have never heard of this Greek wedding tradition.

Thanks for sharing!! 🇬🇷 🇬🇷
I guess its a best kept secret amongst the brides best friends :)
 
Having been to many traditional Greek weddings (including my own!) I have never heard of this Greek wedding tradition.

Thanks for sharing!! 🇬🇷 🇬🇷
You haven't heard of it before because it's fake news
 
One of the cutest Greek wedding traditions is when the bride writes her best friends names on the bottom of her shoe. The saying goes that which ever name gets rubbed off the bottom of the shoe by the end of the night is the girl who will get married next. This is such a sweet tradition, and I hope brides continue to do it to this day. Will you be including this group tradition in your wedding? What do you all think of it?
This is one of my favorite traditions! People don't seem to do it much outside of Greece, but I think everyone should do this - it's so fun!
 

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?

Greek Naming Traditions?

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 child... Here's some of what I have learned:

1. Firstborn daughter names after maternal grandmother
2. Firstborn son named after paternal grandfather
3. Firstborn son named after father

Those are the ones I have figured out. I don't know what is traditional from Greece and what has just been made up amongst Greeks in the US.

When does Orthodox lent start this year?

I noticed our Easter is late - May 5th - but Western Easter is at the end of March. Has Lent already started for them? When does our Lent start?

This year, I plan to do a stricter Lenten fast, so I want to plan some things out in advance.

Lent is a time for introspection, repentance, and spiritual growth. Through the dedicated practice of fasting, prayer, and charity, believers seek not only to grow closer to God but also to better understand themselves in relation to God’s will.

Netflix Show about Alexander the Great

I just noticed there was a show about Alexander the Great on Netflix. How is it?

I have been noticing some buzz that it's fairly controversial, but those who are unhappy about it ... I can't tell if they actually know about him, or if they are just upset about how he was depicted.

I am trying to figure out if I want to watch it so your honest reviews are welcome.

I have studied Alexander the Great a little bit and no a bit about his life, so I am sincerely hoping it's worth my time. I am between shows at the moment.

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
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