Experiencing Orthodox and Catholic Easter the same year! Yes, it is possible! Greek Orthodox Easter is celebrated by most Greeks, all over the world. But many people are also experiencing two different Easters in one family, depending on their cultural backgrounds.
When visiting Greece, it’s not only about delicious meals in cozy taverns and relaxing days at the beach (although… we highly recommend both ). Many travelers, especially our Omilo students, love to dive a little deeper: exploring ancient sites, attending concerts, or even experiencing a live theatre performance under the Greek sky. And here comes […]
Kathara Deftera, or Clean Monday, is an important day for Greeks. We celebrate the end of the Carnival and the beginning of fasting which leads to Easter (forty days later). In 2026, Καθαρά Δευτέρα will be on February 23rd.
Greek songs and Greek music are often the reason many Greek language learners decide to start learning Greek in the first place. Music creates an immediate emotional connection and makes the language feel alive, meaningful, and personal. Listening to Greek songs is a fun way to learn and build your vocabulary. You do not only […]
There are at least 25 reasons why to love Greeks we believe, but maybe also many more.. (And maybe feel a little Greek yourself…) Do you love Greece?You’re not Greek… but somehow, you feel Greek? Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking like a Greek.Eating like a Greek.Laughing like a Greek. So here’s our question: Why can […]
stophanes in Comics? Yes it exists! AriDiscover the works of the greatest representative of ancient Greek comedy, Aristophanes, through cleverly illustrated comics versions of his plays and learn more about the importance of comedy in ancient Greece. Comedy in ancient Athens Ancient Greek comedy was one of the three main dramatic forms of theatre in […]
Winter in Greece is never boring, and for those who thought that Greece is only a summer country, you couldn’t be more wrong :-). Due to its varied nature and culture, Greece has to offer something in any season! In general, we had a a sunny and warm end of the year, but we expect […]
A Greek song by famous Greek singer Machairitsas is also ideal to learn Greek vocabulary. Let’s enjoy beautiful Greek music, while improving your Greek. But just in case you do not know him… Who is Machairitsas?
On the first day of the New Year, many Greek homes welcome the year ahead by breaking open a pomegranate for good luck. This beautiful ritual is believed to bring health, prosperity, and abundance to the household. It is also common in Greece to exchange pomegranates (ρόδι), often made of metal, glass, or ceramic, as […]
There are many Greek Christmas and New Year Traditions in Greece! Here below you will find more information about those traditions. In the meantime, in order to improve your listening skills, you can click on the button below, where you will find the translation in Greek as well as the Audio
