Regional Tradition
2011
Holidays In Greece : Learn About Greek Culture
This part of our guide to holidays in Greece covers the culture of the country…
Greece lies where the Middle East meets Europe, this location and its many occupations by foreign powers have given the country a colorful and diverse culture. Most Greeks have a strong passion for their culture and country.
Greek is the national official language and is the native tongue of the vast majority of the population, but English-speaking visitors encounter no significant language problem since English is the most widely studied and understood of foreign languages in Greece (followed by French, Italian, and German).
About 10% of the country’s population, or roughly a million people, were born elsewhere. Eastern and Central Europe are the most common sources of immigrants, with others coming from the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Africa. This has made the country linguistically and culturally diverse.
The vast majority – about 97% – of the population profess to be Orthodox Christians. The Greek Orthodox Church plays a prominent and influential role in Greek society and the separation of Church and State is not as clear-cut as in other European countries.
Greeks, particularly in rural areas, tend to be more superstitious than other Europeans. Many still spit to ward off misfortune or keep away the devil and older people will often bless a fresh loaf of bread by making the sign of the cross with a knife before cutting into it. However, less common traditions and superstitions will vary from region to region, and even from village to village.
Easter is the most celebrated holiday, and involves feasts and costumed parties, whereas Christmas tends to be a private, family holiday, though lights and decorations still adorn city squares across the country. In addition to Easter and Christmas, many towns and regions have their own regional festivals throughout the year commemorating various historical events, local patron saints, or wine harvests.
Gastronomy in Ticino: Tradition and Regional Products
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Iroquois burial in sitting posture Photo Mugs The Iroquois people of North America bury their dead in a sitting posture. …. |
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Maypole Dancing, Ickwell Photo Mugs The children of Ickwell, Bedfordshire continue the English tradition of Maypole dancing on the village green as part of their May Day festivities….. |
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Wedding ceremony at Malabar, India Photo Mugs A wedding ceremony at Malabar, in south western India. …. |
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Songs Of The Seasons: Family & Community Traditions In New Hampshire $3.95 New Hampshire is home to a variety of musical traditions. Some represent the early colonial heritage, others are fairly recent. Songs capture the spirit of community & family life, work, worship, & celebration. On this recording, some of NH’s Families, friends, & solo artists share a sampling of (27) tradition-based songs & instrumental tunes as a seasonal journey…. |
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Shotguns and Accordions – Music of the Marijuana Growing Regions of Colombia $11.85 The farmers and peasants who work in the marijuana-growing regions of Colombia, where day-to-day living is filled with danger, have developed their own distinctive musical style. Vallenata music uses accordions, electric bass, percussion and lusty singing. 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo…. |
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Tee Nah Nah $8.99 … |
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Cannelés Bordelais – 24H x 16W – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $33.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Wedding ceremony at Malabar, India from Mary Evans $29.99 Photo Puzzle, Wedding ceremony at Malabar, India. A wedding ceremony at Malabar, in south western India. . Chosen by Mary Evans. 10×14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5×7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 300 dpi. This item is shipped from our American lab…. |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Wedding procession at Malabar, India from Mary Evans $29.99 Photo Puzzle, Wedding procession at Malabar, India. A wedding procession at Malabar, in south-western India. . Chosen by Mary Evans. 10×14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5×7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 300 dpi. This item is shipped from our American lab…. |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Iroquois burial in sitting posture from Mary Evans $29.99 Photo Puzzle, Iroquois burial in sitting posture. The Iroquois people of North America bury their dead in a sitting posture. . Chosen by Mary Evans. 10×14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5×7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 300 dpi. This item is shipped from our American lab…. |
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Exploring American Folk Music (Paperback) $28.77 Description not available. |
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Exploring American Folk Music (Hardcover) $64.28 Description not available. |
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The New German Cookbook (Hardcover) $19.53 Contemporary German cooking couples hearty regional traditions with the subtle, light, and more sophisticated tastes of the modern palate. Jean Anderson and Hedy WÜrz lead readers from the back roads of Bavaria to the vineyards on the Moselle, fro… |
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Spqr (Hardcover) $22.05 A coobook and wine guide celebrating the regional traditions and exciting innovations of modern Italian cooking, from San Francisco`s SPQR restaurant.The Roman empire was famous for its network of roads. By following the path of these th… |
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