By Greek Traditions.

There are two major traditions in Greece – holidays and religion, by the way, it would be reasonable to include one more to this list is ... national dishes. Nevertheless, I will devote to this subject separate report.

Well, I gonna speak about two chief things, which are closely associated with the word «Greece». If you are going to visit this country, whatever you trip goal is, you have to respect national traditions. Actually, it would be right and respectful on your part regarding any country you gonna visit.

So, holidays – is not just a word for greeks. They revere and keep in mind customs and holidays of their own nation. There are three types of holidays in Greece. And the first one I want to mention is ecclesiastical (or church) celebrations. As you probably know, greeks are very pious. They go to church, say grace before and after meal and so on. Well, when you pack your luggage and you have already gone Greece in your imagination, please, treat national tradition of your chosen country with respect!

I will cover just some of the most famous church festivals. And they are:

-Epiphany (January 6);
-Easter;
-Feast of the Holy Spirit (June 12);
-Dormition of Our Most Holy and Glorious Queen (August 15);
-Christmas (December 25);
-The Pentecost (the fifty days from Easter to Trinity Sunday);

Most citizens in Greece are orthodox Cristians (about 98% of all Greece population), the other percent is divided between Moslems and other religion followers.

There are some of official holidays, celebrated in wonderful Greece:

-New Year (January 1);
-Mother's Day (May 9);
-Flower Festival (May 1);
-Independence Day (March 25);

This is only brief list of national and official Creek holidays and festivals, nevertheless, arriving to this sun paradise, you may find yourself at unofficial festival, which are also fascinating and amusing.

I advice you visit Greece at Carnival season. They fall to period from February to March and another Summer festival goes off from June to September. Why carnival season is important event? You will see impressing parades (carnival processions) in beautiful costumes. You may take part in every possible competitions, such as competition of folk dances, etc.

Greece is a dream country. It is a place, where all your desires will come true!!!