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Recipe for Greek Ouzo Cake

Yap! You can't only drink ouzo, you can eat it too...

How does Europe do New Year? How they celebrate in their home countries

From smashing pomegranates to donning red underwear, poultry avoidance to Bulgarian whipping boys...

Why do Greeks gamble on New Year’s Eve?

“The one who loses in the game of cards, wins in love”

Podariko: The Greek New Year’s custom is still alive

The Podariko custom is attributed to Bishop Gregory of Nyssa (c. 335 – c. 395)

Missing ancient artifact “Stone of Nikouria” rediscovered on Amorgos

The specific inscription is considered important since it provides evidence concerning the balance of power during the first half of the 3rd century BC

Greek songs that became huge international hits

The golden age of the '60s for the Greek music

Roof leak causes concern for the Parthenon Marbles in the British Museum (photo)

The floor on that spot was covered in absorbing cloth and yellow signs warned about the slippery floor

According to survey, children no longer believe in Father Christmas by age of 9

Regarding Father Christmas stories 72% are happy to indulge in the activity, while the rest are afraid to expose their children to myths that will one day be shattered

Exquisitely designed 2.000-year-old Roman shoe discovered in a well…

...and you will love it!

Recipe for Christopsomo, Greek Christmas bread

A Greek tradition

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