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Do’s and Don’ts:
Do’s:
- Address elderly by courteous
titles
- Drive very carefully because
Greeks do not
- Wear light clothes, it gets
HOT!
- Try Greek food
- Take flowers or cake if your
invited over to some ones
home.
- Phone ahead prior to
appointments or visits
Don’ts:
- Thrust the palm of your
hand in front of someone’s
face
- Insist on paying the bill, offer
and let it be
- Turn down any polite gesture
or offer it’s insulting
- Pick a fight when your driving,
Greeks have tempers!
- Mention anything about the
Greek crisis
Food:
Grain Foods :
There are a variety of breads including pita bread and
crusty whole grain peasant bread. Bulgur is made from
cracked whole grain and pasta which was introduced by
the Italians. Rice is also a big part of their diet.
Fish, shellfish and
poultry :
In Greece fish and shellfish
are eaten regularly.
The most popular types of
fish and shellfish include
tuna, mullet, bass, halibut,
swordfish, anchovies,
sardines, shrimp (prawns),
octopus, squid and
mussels.
Vegetables, fruits,
herbs and
seasonings :
Vegetables and fruits
are ate in abundant
amounts. Some things
included in Greek
cuisine are: garlic,
tomatos, onions,
spinach, artichokes,
fennel, lettuce,
cabbage, horta (wild
greens), zucchini,
eggplant and peppers.
Men’s Clothing:
Greek clothing has always been pretty simple. Men
wore linen in summer and wool in winter. The rich families would
wear bright colours and the poor people would bleach their clothes
white.
The main item of clothing that men wore was called a tunic.
These are big pieces of cloth that are held by pins at the
shoulder and waist. You could buy clothes but they were
usually to expensive.
Men and woman in ancient Athens used perfume
made by boiling flowers.
Both men and woman enjoy brushing their hair.
Men had hair that was cut short and mostly had
a beard. Blonde hair was rare but Greek people enjoyed the blonde
look and often tried bleaching their hair.
Woman’s Clothing:
Woman wore two different garments of clothing, one being the Himation and the
other being Peplos. The himation was made from a rectangle of woven wool. The
peplos has a piece of woolen material
Common Material Patterns of the Peplos:
- checks
- wavy lines
- stripes
- flowered designs
Colours were also a nig part of Greek dress. The different colours symbolized
different things. For example, a dark veil was a sign of mourning.
Commonly Used Colours
- violet
- green
- grey
Festivals – Easter / Apokies:
The Easter season in Greece starts with a festival
called Apokies three weeks before Lent. Lent is a time
where many Greeks don’t eat meat, olive oil or dairy
products.
Good Friday is celebrated with candlelight
ceremonies and prayers. On Holy Saturday
around midnight, Greeks attend Anastasi with
the greeting “Christos Anesti” which means
“Christ is risen”.
On Easter Sunday, families celebrate with huge
picnics or dinners that usually include roast lamb
and hard boiled eggs dyed red.
Festivals – Saint Basil Feast
&
Christmas Season:
The feast of Saint Basil means that a New Year has begun. A special cake
Called “vassilopita” is baked with a coin inside in, which brings good luck
to the one who finds it.
Epiphany on January 6th is the
Christmas season. During the
Epiphany serive, priests sprinkle
everyone with holy water.
World Heritage Sites Old Town of Corfu:
The Old Town of Corfu is located on the island of Corfu
off the coasts of Greece. It has it roots in the 8 th
Century BC. The city of Corfu has a long tradition in
the fine arts. The museum of the Philharmonic Society
of Corfu has the musical heritage of the island.
World Heritage Sites -
Archaeological Site of Olympia :
The Archaeological Site of Olympia is in the valley of Peloponnesus
has been there since prehistoric times. In the 10th century, this site
had been a place to worship Zeus – a Greek God.
Music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx_QZzONqvs
Language:
The official language in Greece is Greek. Greek is spoken by
99% of the population. Although most people in Greece speak Greek,
they often learn how to speak English, French, Spanish and Italian.
There are many different kinds of Greek Language including:
Classical Greek,
Cappadocian Greek,
Cretan Greek,
Cyproit Greek,
Demotic Greek,
Pontic Greek,
Maniot Greek,
Tsakonian Greek,
Yevanic Greek,
and Greek Sign Language.
Greek Architecture:
Classical Greek architecture includes various neat
designs, such as pillars under the 3 different types, they
are called Doric, Ionic and Corinthian. Greek life was
taken over by religion so that’s why the designs look so
beautiful and “Heaven” like.
During the Classical Greek architecture period they built
temples with columns, and pillars.
Greek Sports:
Olympic Games are still considered as one of the major events in Greece
and have become an international game. Although they don’t really play
that big of a role in different sports, they played a huge role in the
Olympics long ago.
In ancient Greece, the Olympic Games that took place every four years were
an important part of the religious life of the Greeks. The Olympics were held at
the Olympia stadium and was initiated with a sacrifice to Zeus, and ancient
Greek god. The six major sports that were played during that period were
running, pancration, jumping, dispatch race, discus casting and javelin casting.
In modern days Soccer/ Football has Greece playing a huge role.
There are plenty different Greek football teams, all competing in the Hellenic
Football Federation. There is also a Greece international football team, they
compete against other countries.
Greek Local Customs:
Greece is a country that is drenched in history and intrigue. It is a rugged land of
mountains, forests, islands and sea, beautiful beyond words, as if created by the Gods
themselves. And the people who live there and their customs are every bit as interesting
and beautiful as the landscape. Fact, Greek people smash plates at their weddings so
don’t be shocked if at a greek wedding they’re smashing plates
The people of Greece are a hearty collection, the streets are safe, but you
should still look out for pickpockets. Also you should already pre-tan before
going to greece to be used to the greek sun. The greek share some traditions
like independence day,”Ochi” day, and the theatre festival.
Greek Life:
Life in Greece is pure, heart warming, and traditional, lots of fun
things to do with the family, many festivals especially in Athens, a
very popular Greek tourist area.
If you are religious, cultural and like having a traditional life setting then Greece
is perfect, lots of everything and very nice setting all around to have you living
a happy life.