Though January is the heart of winter in Greece, there's no shortage of festivals, feasts, and other events for the traveler to Greece to enjoy.
1. January 1
New Year's Day in Greece, sometimes called Western New Year's Day. It's the feast of Saint Basil the GreatWidely celebrated everywhere. Some renowned observances are:
- Plaki - Customs from Farasson in Cappadocia
- Emborio Eordaias near Kozani - traditional music and dance
- Polikasro near Kilkis - costumed folklore presentations
2. January 2
3. January 3
4. January 4
5. January 5
6. January 6
Epiphany celebrations- observed widely at the seaside or by lakes and streams throughout Greece.- Piraeus outside of Athens - Traditional diving for the cross
- Kozani - Lougatsaria and Karnavalia celebrations
- Kastoria - Ragoutsiaria (January 6th - 8th )
7. January 7
Feast of St. John the BaptistKatarini (Katafigion) - Prodomition observance
8. January 8
Gynokratia or "Day of the Midwives" where male and female roles are exchanged for the day. Observed at many towns; here are some of them:- Seres - Monoklissia and Nea Petra - exchange of male and female roles
- Seres - Strimi, Zilagani, Nea Kassani - exchange of male and female roles
- At the village of Aspro near Kilkis - exchange of male and female roles
