March 25 is the Greek Independence Day which is celebrated in cities and municipalities with a grand parade of institutions. The dates of the observance of the holy week vary (depending on when it’s set worldwide) but it falls usually in the months of March or April. May 1 is Labor Day and Flower Festival where in most Greeks hold picnics and the skies are filled with kites. August 15 is the Assumption Day, the second widely celebrated among the religious holidays in Greece and on the island of Tinos, thousands of pilgrims go to a certain church there and crawl on their knees up the stairs to the holy icon.
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Author: Karl
February 24, 2009
South Africa – Boutique Hotels Cape Town
Author: Karl
February 10, 2009
Hilton Head Island is one popular tourist destination in South Carolina, USA. It is visited by millions of people annually, and it’s worth knowing that majority of those who have visited the island for a vacation or holiday getaway went home with great smiles. Now, if you are planning to visit Hilton Head, then go. But before you make your steps, note that Hilton Head is an island that is a bit difficult to explore. First timers may find this typical, but knowing that travel difficulties may affect the degree of your enjoyment, it would be best if you know exactly what place you are entering to. One of the best solutions for this is simply to get a map of Hilton Head Island.
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Author: Karl
February 1, 2009
October 28 is Ochi Day, celebrated with parades by the military in major towns and cities. This is a commemoration of the refusal of Greece to allow Italian occupancy during WWII. November 17 is the anniversary of the uprising of Polytechnic University students in Athens in 1973. It is during this uprising that many students, who opposed the military dictatorship and US imperialism, were killed. This holiday is usually celebrated with a march and stoning of the American Embassy. Holidays in Greece usually refer to the period of Christmas, New Year and the Epiphany. December in Greece is a memorable celebration of the Greek version of Christmas. The Greeks has adopted the western style of celebrating Christmas although the twist of Greek comes in the type of food served on the dinner table that is made up mostly of Greek specialty.