THE ACROPOLIS: GREEK’S WONDER

Apr 27, 2025 | Glossoblog | 0 comments

The Acropolis… Doesn’t it sound like a mythical place straight from a fantasy novel? Or maybe like one of the Seven Wonders of the World? Well, almost… The Acropolis is an ancient citadel located on a rocky hill above the city of Athens. Did you know...

CHRISTOS ANESTI! A GREEK EASTER

Apr 14, 2025 | Glossoblog | 0 comments

In Greece, everyone gets excited in the week before Easter, which is called Pascha (Πάσχα). It’s more than just a church holiday. It’s a big part of our culture, full of old traditions, deep feelings, and happy celebrations that make a week you’ll...

ARE YOU READY FOR “PANIGYRI”?

Mar 30, 2025 | Glossoblog | 0 comments

Spring has come, day by day we are getting closer to Easter (Πάσχα) and Greek people can already smell the summer breeze from around the corner, and that means another “panigyri”. BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS “PANIGYRI?” To understand the word “panigyri,” we...

Martaki: The Red and White Bracelet of March

Mar 1, 2025 | Glossoblog | 0 comments

When March 1st arrives, Greeks of all ages wear a special bracelet called Μαρτάκι (Martaki). This red and white bracelet is a fun and meaningful tradition that welcomes spring. People wear it throughout March for good luck and protection from the sun. But where does...

How to order Gyro like a Pro in Greece

Jan 25, 2025 | Glossoblog | 0 comments

Gyros (pronounced YEE-ros) or gyro is a popular Greek dish made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. The meat is stacked on a large vertical spit and slowly rotates in front of a heat source. As it cooks, the outer layer becomes crispy and is shaved off in thin...