Our Very Greek Traditions & A Few Superstitions in Bloomington, MN

A delightful exploration of
Greece's rich cultural heritage!
From the joyous celebration of
name days
to the mystical
Ayiasmos
ceremony that marks the start of the school year, this book takes you on a captivating journey through Greece's most cherished modern traditions. Experience the patriotic spirit of the
28th of October and 25th of March
, the tales of the
Kallikantzaroi
during Christmas, and the heartwarming
Vasilopita
and pomegranate ritual of the New Year. Dive into the festive spirit of
Theophania
and
Carnival
, celebrate
Easter
and the
first of May
, and the
panygiri on the 15th of August
. Alongside these traditions, uncover the intriguing superstitions that add a touch of magic to everyday life, from the evil eye ("
mati
") to the
black cat
and the playful
"touch red
" custom.
Other books in the series
Our Very Greek Easter: Orthodox Easter
Our Very Greek Summer: and a Very Greek Baptism