Dating in greek culture

Dating in greek culture

After the wedding, these rings will be worn on the right hand.

The couple exchanges wedding rings that are worn on the left hand.

You will find bellow the many Greek traditions still honoured in Greek modern culture, no matter people's age, until today.

After reading about the traditions, get also informed about the Greek language.

During the night of the Holy Saturday (Megalo Savato), everybody dresses well and goes to the church where a ceremony is hold.

Just before midnight, all of the lights of the church are turned off, symbolizing the darkness and silent of the tomb, while the priest lights a candle from the Eternal Flame, sings the psalm Christos Anesti (meaning Christ has risen) and offers the flame to light the candles of the people. The bells ring continuously and people throw fireworks.

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Customs and traditions in Greece and the Greek Islands one important aspect of the Greek culture.

Easter is the most important celebration for the Greeks, even more than Christmas.

On Good Thursday or Good Saturday, women dye eggs in red and bake buns.

On Good Friday, the day of mourning, the Epitaphios, the tomb of Christ with its icon, decorated with flowers, is taken out of the church and carried around the village followed by a slow procession.

After the procession returns to the church where the believers kiss the image of the Christ.

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