The Day of the Martyrs or Măcinici marks the transition from the cold days of Baba Dochia to the warmer days of the Grandfathers. This day is celebrated on March 9 and is based on two legends, the story of Baba Dochia and the death of the 40 martyrs burned at the stake for the …
After returning from church, the wedding procession headed back to the bride’s house. There the bride and groom were welcomed by their parents, already married. The mother and father went out to the front door with bread, salt and vodka and served the bride and groom. While doing so, the mother would say and ask …
By the words parakath’ or muchapet’ we mean the spontaneous feasts after music that are created by groups of people, whose purpose is to entertain themselves by having a pleasant time while eating, drinking and singing Pontiac songs. It’s not like a night out at a tavern or dinner at a restaurant. It is a …
Clean Monday is a symbolic day for Orthodox Christians. It marks the end of the Triode and the beginning of Lent, the great fast of Easter, which lasts seven weeks. This day is celebrated in all regions of Greece with various events. What mainly characterizes this day are the customs that remain unchanged over time. …
