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This Greek island has the highest life expectancy in the world!

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We have so much to learn from these Greeks

 
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Thanks so much for sharing!

Before we watched the video we had no idea, but know we know Ikaria is it!

Here are a few good resources about the Greek island of Ikaria:

Ikaria Greece - Travel and Tourist Information

Read about the Greek island of Ikaria, including things to do, where to stay and where the best beaches and sights can be found.
www.greekboston.com www.greekboston.com

www.island-ikaria.com

Ikaria Travel & Holiday Guide - Hotels - Adventure Tours - Beaches - Real Estate - Bareboat Charter Greece

Ikaria, Greece - Complete Island Guide. Book Hotels & Tours. Info on Holidays, Beaches, Sites, Transportation, Adventure Travel Greece, BlueZones, Realestate. Visit a True Greek Island.
www.island-ikaria.com www.island-ikaria.com

Holidays in Ikaria | Travel Guide | Visit Ikaria

Visit Ikaria is the ultimate tourist guide of the world's most relaxed and exciting greek island.
www.visitikaria.gr www.visitikaria.gr
 
Ikaria is one of the Blue Zones! It's interesting to learn about how they live... for them, longevity is a lifestyle.
 
Loved that video!

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Fish (high in omega 3)
Fresh veggies (vitamins/minerals)
Local wine (no preservatives and other chemicals)

And all the food looked sensational! I could almost taste and smell it from the video!
 
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Loved that video!

In summary:
Fish (high in omega 3)
Fresh veggies (vitamins/minerals)
Local wine (no preservatives and other chemicals)

And all the food looked sensational! I could almost taste and smell it from the video!
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The freshest fish possible!! I love eating seafood whenever I’m in Greece
 
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Greek Wedding Traditions Roundup

I am helping someone plan her Greek wedding. I wanted to make a list of all the traditions we need to keep in time for the big day. Did I miss anything?

The Stolisma

The wedding day begins with the ritual of 'Stolisma,' where the bride and groom are prepared separately by their families. It's a moment filled with emotion, songs, and blessings, setting the tone for the day. I had honestly never heard of this. Do people still do it?

The Krevati

An amusing tradition is the 'Krevati' (bed making), where family and friends gather to decorate the couple's future bed with baby items, symbolizing fertility and a happy family life. Money is also often thrown on the bed for good luck and prosperity.

The Crowning (Stefana)

One of the most iconic rituals during the ceremony is the exchange of crowns or 'Stefana.' I believe they need to buy the crowns they want in advance?

Koufeta

No Greek wedding would be complete without 'Koufeta'—sugar-coated almonds given to guests as wedding favors. These bittersweet treats represent the ups and downs of married life and are shared in odd numbers to symbolize indivisibility and shared life.

Thinking about the Greek way of hospitality...

I thought I would ask your thoughts oh Philoxenia - or the Greek way, or art, of hospitality. I noticed this when I travel in Greece. People are so kind, they often go out of the way for us, when I feel that they don't have to! How can one describe this to someone?

From what I understand, Philoxenia is not merely a practice but a deeply ingrained value within Greek culture that extends far beyond the simple act of hosting. It reflects a genuine, heartfelt welcome to strangers, treating them with the same respect and generosity one would show to a dearly beloved friend. This beautiful tradition, passed down through generations, turns the act of hosting into an art form, embodying warmth, respect, and a profound sense of human compassion. There have been so many stories I can think of...

This thought process was triggered because we were watching My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 - someone in the village had taken on a Syrian refugee. Is this a Greek hospitality thing? Philoxenia?

Greek family customs - Personal related

Hi there. Not sure if this is the right forum, but I've got some personal issues with my family. My brother in law (73) is Greek. His wife (my sister) is not. They have a daughter (34) (my niece) that "sides" more with the Greek culture.

My niece has never left home, and has never paid rent or paid for food. She's been mostly jobless although she has worked a few jobs here and there. My sister is fed up with it, but when she confronts my BIL, he says "Greeks don't do that". And what he is implying (I guess) is that Greeks take care of their family in this way.

My BIL had a stroke many years ago and his health is declining rapidly. I am advocating for an attendant to come into the house every day and get him dressed, showered, make him meals, etc. My sister is 73 and she can't physically handle this. She also doesn't want to devote every waking moment to keeping an eye on him. When she suggests an attendant, again, "Greeks don't do that".

Now I'm pretty sure this is all BS, but would love to get some input from any Greek people in this forum.

Greek Easter Family Traditions

I am curious what your family traditions are for Greek Easter. I know lent hasn't even started yet, but I've started doing some planning to make sure my family has all of its traditions all set. Sometimes it takes me a while to find ingredients for some of the foods I serve, etc.

Of course we spend Holy Week in church. We do our best to fast during Lent, and once Easter comes, it's all about serving our traditional dishes. This year I might spend part of lent in Greece to visit some religious sites.

What do you guys all do?

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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