Clean Monday – ΚΑΘΑΡΑ ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ Greek Orthodox Christians celebrate Clean Monday on the first day of Great Lent which is a movable feast, falling on the 7th Monday before Πάσχα (Easter Sunday). Clean Monday also brings preceding Carnival celebrations to an end, inviting everyone to leave behind the ‘sinful’ attitudes associated with Carnival festivities. For […]
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Ouzo is a well-known aperitif from Greece and is a staple item in every Greek household. It pairs well with many appetizers and is known for its clear, silky licorice flavor. A Legacy of Flavor: The History of Ouzo Production The first distillery was opened in Tyrnavos by Nicholas Katsaros and his family in 1856.
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Halva is a sweet dessert is made from ground sesame paste (tahini) and a heated mixture of sugar or honey and a popular fasting food. After all the ingredients are incorporated, the tahini-sugar combination is left to dry and become quite crumbly. Halva is a very popular dessert in Greece, especially during Lent before Greek
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