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Dekapentaugoustos is dedicated to the Dormition of Virgin Mary and has its very own Greek way of celebrating! The orthodox calendar of August commences with a fasting phase which lasts until this very special day. Christians refrain from oil and...

Melomakarona are, along with Kourabiedes, the top traditional Christmas sweets in Greece. They are cookies made from the combination of flour, honey, and olive oil, and they also usually contain orange zest and/or juice, cinnamon, a beverage, such as cognac,...