Every year, the holiday spirit revives the question: why do Orthodox countries not celebrate Christmas on the same day? Greece, one of the first Christian countries in the Balkans, celebrates Christmas on December 25, even though it is an Orthodox state. Do you know why?

Christmas in the early Christian period

In the early days of Christianity, the date of Christ's birth was not fixed. In Greece, the Epiphany (Theophany) -

If you are planning to travel to Greece and do not have your own car, you can travel by van or bus.

Van Transport to Greece

In recent years, van transport has become increasingly popular. Depending on the company, this type of transport may include door-to-door service. The ticket price is slightly higher than for bus transport, but the journey is more comfortable. Departures are possible from many cities in Serbia

It is known that the Greeks know how to enjoy food, drink, music, and life in general. Uzo and tsipouro help them in a more beautiful experience of the world and everyday life.

Uzo and tsipouro are recognized by the EU as Greek national products and are of protected geographical origin.

According to the Greeks, uzo is not just a drink, but a way of life.

Uzo

The island of Lesvos is

The Beaufort Wind Scale, or simply the Beaufort Scale, is a system that helps us understand the strength of the wind and its effects on the sea and land. It was devised in 1805 by the Irish hydrographer Francis Beaufort, with the intention of standardizing the way wind strength is assessed. The scale is used worldwide, including along the coasts of Greece – a country visited by tourists from around

The Hellas Express train on the route Belgrade - Thessaloniki will not be operating until 2027. As we received information from Hellenic Train, the Budapest - Thessaloniki railway (via Serbia and North Macedonia) is being renovated, with a deadline for completion set for 2027. It is not expected for the railway between Belgrade and Thessaloniki to be operational until then.

For more information on transportation options to Greece, please read here.

If you have ever visited Thessaloniki, you have surely indulged in trigona - fantastic flaky triangles with creamy filling and sweet syrup. This traditional Greek dessert can easily be prepared at home, and here is the recipe.

Recipe for trigona dessert

Ingredients:

For the flaky triangles:

• 1 package of phyllo dough
  
• Melted butter for brushing
  

For the syrup:

• 400 ml water
  
• 300 g sugar
  
• Cinnamon and 1 vanilla sugar
  

For the filling:

• 1 liter

The pomegranate is one of the oldest and most important fruits in Greece, with deep roots in the history and tradition of this country. Besides being delicious, this fruit carries rich symbolism, associated with fertility, abundance, prosperity, and happiness. Although pomegranate originates from India and Central Asia, it has long become an essential part of Greek culture, present not only in dishes but also in customs and rituals. In this

Easily prepared and enjoyed with tea, coffee, or any dipping sauce, grissini can be nibbled on at any time and place. Grissini are excellent for a quick breakfast or a light snack that can be taken anywhere.

In Greek, grissini are called κριτσίνια (pronounced kritsinia).

In the islands of the Aegean Sea, they are a staple in every bakery, available in various combinations - with cheese, sesame, sweet with cinnamon... Combinations are