A Greek December Month
When we think about the Month of December in Greece, we usually think of winter and celebrations. Let’s learn more about a typical Greek December Month.
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Dionysis Savvopoulos and his songs
Who is Dionysis Savvopoulos? Dionysis Savvopoulos is one of Greece’s most influential musicians, since he sings, writes lyrics and composes his own songs. Born in Thessaloniki in 1944, he became known for blending Greek folk music with rock and poetic lyrics, creating a unique sound that marked the cultural awakening of the 1960s and 1970s. […]
Autumn in Greece
Autumn in Greece is full of surprises! Even though summer is probably the most popular season in Greece, for Greeks and non-Greeks, also autumn and winter have much more to offer than you might think! Since the Tourist Industry focuses on Greece as a typical country for summer holidays, not everyone knows that Greece is […]
The National Archaeological Museum Of Athens
The Acropolis Museum might be the museum that most people know when they visit Athens, but the National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and contains the richest collection of findings from Greek antiquity worldwide. Click below to read the article in Greek and listen to the audio
How to make Greek frappe – the delicious ice-coffee
Do you know how to make Greek frappe? During warm and sunny days and especially in spring and summer, Greeks prefer to drink the cold coffee instead of the warm coffee. There are many versions, but the easiest to make yourself at home, is the “frappe” Also Omilo students usually love to drink frappe, and […]
Ζωναράδικος; Ένας παραδοσιακός χορός από την Θράκη
Ώρα για χορό και Ζωναράδικο! Ανυπομονούμε να ξαναδούμε από κοντά τους μαθητές μας και να χορέψουμε όλοι μαζί ελληνικούς παραδοσιακούς χορούς! Παρακάτω θα διαβάσετε για έναν αγαπημένο μας χορό από την Θράκη (βόρειο-ανατολική Ελλάδα). Είναι γνωστό ότι στους Έλληνες αρέσει πολύ να χορεύουν και έχουν μεγάλη ποικιλία παραδοσιακών χορών, ανάλογα με την περιοχή. Οι νησιώτικοι […]
Greek Songs Which Became International Hits | Omilo
Greek songs that became international hits are more than you might imagine. In fact, many world-famous melodies were originally written by Greek composers. This is something that few people realize today. If you have visited Greece or followed our blog at Omilo, you already know that music plays a central role in Greek life. Greeks […]
The verb “to go”, along with useful phrases
Ready to learn one of the most useful verbs in Greek? πάω = I go With just this one verb, you can already say many things in everyday situations.
Accommodation On Syros Island, Azolimnos
Accommodation on Syros island; where to stay? If you only intend to visit Syros for just a night or two, we’d suggest choosing a hotel in Ermoupoli, the island’s beautiful capital. You’d want to spend at least a day in Ermoupoli, doing sightseeing, and exploring this fascinating city. Also, Ano Syros is a great location […]
The Vasilopita-The Greek New Year Cake
The Vasilopita is a nice Greek Tradition , a special cake for the New Year. When cutting the cake into slices on New Year’s Day, Greeks will name each slice as they cut it, after everyone in the family and friends. Usually, also a coin is hidden in the bottom of the cake. Whoever is […]
