Events, Festivals, and Folklore
Connect with the rich folklore and festivals of Greece to make your trip a special experience. Religious festivals, monastery events, cultural revivals, folkdancing, music festivals, and more.
Egnatia Horse Marathon
Egnatia Horse Marathon - horses run for the sake of the environment at Lake Koronia
Egnatia Horse Marathon - horses run for the sake of the environment at Lake Koronia
St. Patrick's Day in Greece
St Patricks Day in Greece? Thanks to a lively Irish expatriate community, you're never far from an Irish bar.
St Patricks Day in Greece? Thanks to a lively Irish expatriate community, you're never far from an Irish bar.
Earth Festival, Vlasti
he unique Earth Festival in Vlasti in July, 2007 celebrates edgy, folk-inspired music.
he unique Earth Festival in Vlasti in July, 2007 celebrates edgy, folk-inspired music.
Festivals in Greece
Hundreds of holidays, festivals, and name days throughout Greece and the Greek islands.
Hundreds of holidays, festivals, and name days throughout Greece and the Greek islands.
Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in Athens, Greece - Eurovision 2006 Athens
Since Helena Paparizou won Eurovision 2005 with her rousing song "My Number One", Greece has the honor of hosting the Eurovision competition in Athens in 2006.
Since Helena Paparizou won Eurovision 2005 with her rousing song "My Number One", Greece has the honor of hosting the Eurovision competition in Athens in 2006.
Send A Greek Orthodox Easter Card
Send a free "Iconogram" commemorating any Greek religious holiday or feast day, courtesy of this Greek Orthodox Church website.
Send a free "Iconogram" commemorating any Greek religious holiday or feast day, courtesy of this Greek Orthodox Church website.
Name Days in Greece - What is a Name Day - How are Greek Name Days celebrated?
Name Days in Greece - is it true everyone in Greece gets two birthdays to celebrate? Sort of.
Name Days in Greece - is it true everyone in Greece gets two birthdays to celebrate? Sort of.
Day Of Culture - May 5th
Free museums in Athens and Thessaloniki and other events mark this day.
Free museums in Athens and Thessaloniki and other events mark this day.
Epidaurus Festival
This renowned drama festival of ancient Greek plays takes place in the acoustically dazzling ancient theater at Epidaurus. Not to be missed.
This renowned drama festival of ancient Greek plays takes place in the acoustically dazzling ancient theater at Epidaurus. Not to be missed.
The Feast of the Dormition
Explore the meaning behind this major festival of the Panagia, the Virgin Mary, on August 15th.
Explore the meaning behind this major festival of the Panagia, the Virgin Mary, on August 15th.
Independence Day
The entire nation of Greece joyfully celebrates March 25th, Independence Day.
The entire nation of Greece joyfully celebrates March 25th, Independence Day.
Ochi Day
When one man spoke for all Grece and just said "No!" (ochi) to Hitler at a time when no other nation in Europe was openly opposing him.
When one man spoke for all Grece and just said "No!" (ochi) to Hitler at a time when no other nation in Europe was openly opposing him.
Halloween in Greece - Halloween in Athens, Greece
Halloween in Greece is not as big a holiday as elsewhere, but there are a few celebrations in Athens, Greece.
Halloween in Greece is not as big a holiday as elsewhere, but there are a few celebrations in Athens, Greece.
November 17th in Greece - Commemoration of November 17th, 1973
November 17th in Greece commemorates the brutal suppression of a student uprising on this date in 1973.
November 17th in Greece commemorates the brutal suppression of a student uprising on this date in 1973.
November 17th
Commemoration, usually marked by protest marches, of the sad day when students were killed at the Polytechnic Institute in Athens, ultimately leading to the overthrow of the government.
Commemoration, usually marked by protest marches, of the sad day when students were killed at the Polytechnic Institute in Athens, ultimately leading to the overthrow of the government.
Christmas Customs of Greece
Explore Christmas in a country where the spiritual meaning of the holiday is never forgotten.
Explore Christmas in a country where the spiritual meaning of the holiday is never forgotten.
Was Santa Greek?
Though modern Greek Christmas celebrations omit Santa, his origins connect him to Hellas.
Though modern Greek Christmas celebrations omit Santa, his origins connect him to Hellas.
Komboloi - Greek Beads of Serenity
Don't worry, bead happy with these traditional soothing beads of Greece.
Don't worry, bead happy with these traditional soothing beads of Greece.
Carnival in Rethymno
Rodolini presents photos and some info about the carnival season in Rethymno. Who would've thought Roger Rabbit was so big in Greece?
Rodolini presents photos and some info about the carnival season in Rethymno. Who would've thought Roger Rabbit was so big in Greece?
Cycladic Island Festivals Listings
From the Greek National Tourist Organization and Areianet, handy descriptions of major and minor festivals on the islands. Anafi - Amorgos - Andros - Folegandros - Ios - Kea - Kithnos - Kimolos - Milos - Mykonos - Naxos - Paros- Santorini- Serifos- Sifnos- Sikinos- Siros- Tinos
From the Greek National Tourist Organization and Areianet, handy descriptions of major and minor festivals on the islands. Anafi - Amorgos - Andros - Folegandros - Ios - Kea - Kithnos - Kimolos - Milos - Mykonos - Naxos - Paros- Santorini- Serifos- Sifnos- Sikinos- Siros- Tinos
Festivals, Celebrations & Holidays in Greece
From Matt Barrett, some of the major cultural festivals, month by month.
From Matt Barrett, some of the major cultural festivals, month by month.
Greek-American Folklore Society
Join on-line, or just find out about Greek music, dance, and other cultural traditions at this site.
Join on-line, or just find out about Greek music, dance, and other cultural traditions at this site.
Greek Festival Web Page
Very brief, superficial look at Greek festivals. Good for the younger reader, not very useful to the adult traveler.
Very brief, superficial look at Greek festivals. Good for the younger reader, not very useful to the adult traveler.
Greek Sayings
From Greek Spider, popular sayings in Greece and their real meanings. Rabbit's eyes, anyone?
From Greek Spider, popular sayings in Greece and their real meanings. Rabbit's eyes, anyone?
Ionian Island Festivals
From the Greek National Tourist Organization, info on festivals on these islands off the west coast of Greece. Corfu-Paxi-Antipaxi-Kefalonia-Zakynthos-Ithaki (Ithaca)-Lefkada-Kythera
From the Greek National Tourist Organization, info on festivals on these islands off the west coast of Greece. Corfu-Paxi-Antipaxi-Kefalonia-Zakynthos-Ithaki (Ithaca)-Lefkada-Kythera
Maniot Wedding Customs
"The Only Happy Event in Old Mani" was the richly-celebrated wedding. Read about the unusual customs surrounding this event in the deep Peloponnese.
"The Only Happy Event in Old Mani" was the richly-celebrated wedding. Read about the unusual customs surrounding this event in the deep Peloponnese.
Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation
Nauplion (Nafplio) -based foundation operating several museums and offering various events, including a scholarly costume exposition.
Nauplion (Nafplio) -based foundation operating several museums and offering various events, including a scholarly costume exposition.
Religious Festivals of Cyprus
From Cyprus Tours, a list of the colorful religious festivals with dates and locations.
From Cyprus Tours, a list of the colorful religious festivals with dates and locations.
Delphic Games return to Delphi, Greece - Press Release from Isadora Duncan Institute
The Delphic Games, celebrating the arts, return to Delphi, Greece led by the Isadora Duncan Institute and Delphi Mayor Panagiotis Kaltsis
The Delphic Games, celebrating the arts, return to Delphi, Greece led by the Isadora Duncan Institute and Delphi Mayor Panagiotis Kaltsis