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...

MARCH 25TH: A DAY OF DUAL CELEBRATION

Mar 24, 2025 | Glossoblog | 0 comments

In Greece, March 25th is a very special day. It’s not just springtime; it’s a day to remember two important things: a religious event and the start of a big war. First, it’s a religious holiday. Christians celebrate when the angel Gabriel told Mary...

THE MAGIC OF GREEK SPRING

Mar 16, 2025 | Glossoblog | 0 comments

Greece in spring is a beautiful time! While everyone loves Greek summers, spring is a calmer, but just as amazing season. The Greek word for “spring” is “άνοιξη” (ánixi). This word comes from the verb “ανοίγω” (anígo), which means...