Ετικέτα: Greek Traditions

The 12 Labors of Hercules in Katerini | Greek Mythology & Family Experience Greek mythology does not always have to be found in a museum or read from a book. Sometimes, it can come alive in a city park. In Katerini, Pieria, families had the opportunity to step into the world of Hercules and his […]

Greek Easter in Pieria | Traditions, Epitaphios & Local Celebrations Greek Easter is one of the most important moments of the year in Greece. It is both a deeply religious celebration and a time when families, villages and communities come together around food, traditions, music and shared memories. In Pieria, Easter offers visitors a chance […]

Why Do Greeks Eat Salted Cod on March 25? | A Greek Food Tradition In Greece, food is often closely connected with the calendar. Religious celebrations, national holidays and family traditions all have their own flavours. Few examples are as recognisable as salted cod with skordalia on March 25. But why cod? March 25 is […]

Burning Cedar Fires in Litochoro, Pieria | A Greek Carnival Tradition Discover the cedar fires of Litochoro, a distinctive Carnival tradition where fire, smoke, community and local memory come together at the foot of Mount Olympus. During the Carnival season, the neighbourhoods of Litochoro gather around large cedar fires that turn the winter night into […]

Apokries in Pieria, Greece | The Greek Carnival & Triodion Traditions Discover Apokries in Pieria through Greek Carnival traditions, the Triodion, the cedar fires of Litochoro, ancient ritual echoes and the local communities that keep these customs alive. Apokries is the Greek Carnival season — a time of masks, costumes, music, food, laughter and collective […]

Christmas Museum in Katerini, Pieria | A Christmas Experience in Greece Christmas in Pieria is not only about the mountains and winter landscapes. During the festive season, Katerini also takes on a different atmosphere, with decorated streets, seasonal activities and spaces created especially for Christmas. One of the places that attracted attention was the Christmas […]