Holidays
This major spring holiday celebrates the Resurrection of Christ
What is Πάσχα (Greek Easter)?
He’s the king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus
Who is Zeus?
This dip is made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and olive oil
What is Tzatziki?
This massive temple dedicated to Athena still stands on the Acropolis
What is the Parthenon?
This chart-topping singer is known for hits like Athina Mou, Iliovasilema, and Ximeromata, and is one of the biggest stars in modern laïko music
Who is Konstantinos Argiros?
This March 25th holiday commemorates the start of Greece’s revolution against the Ottoman Empire in 1821
What is Greek Independence Day?
This monster had snakes for hair and could turn people to stone with her gaze
Who is Medusa?
This dish layers eggplant, potatoes, ground beef, and béchamel sauce
He was a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle
Who is Plato?
This Greek-American singer from New Jersey and Crete blends pop with Mediterranean sounds in hits like Páme Páme and Fotia
Who is Evangelia?
Celebrated on October 28, this day commemorates Greece’s refusal to surrender to Axis forces during World War II
What is Όχι Day?
She opened a box and released all the evils into the world
Who is Pandora?
This stuffed grape-leaf dish is commonly served as an appetizer
What are dolmades?
This war was fought between Athens and Sparta and lasted nearly 30 years
What is the Peloponnesian War?
This popstar represented Greece at Eurovision in 2005 and won with her song "My Number One"
Celebrated on August 15th, this feast day honors the Virgin Mary and is considered one of the most important religious holidays in Greece
What is Δεκαπενταύγουστος?
This hero defeated the Minotaur in the Labyrinth
Who is Theseus?
This Easter bread is braided and often decorated with red eggs
What is Tsoureki?
This battle in 490 BC where the Athenians defeat the Persians and inspired a famous long-distance race
What is the Battle of Marathon?
Known for his soulful laïko songs and emotional lyrics, this artist became a Greek music icon before his death in 2016
Who is Pantelis Pantelidis?
This celebration on January 6th involves blessing the waters and young men diving to retrieve a cross
What is Θεοφάνεια (Epiphany)?
This titan stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans
Who is Prometheus?
This thick soup is made with egg, lemon, and chicken broth
What is avgolemono?
This ancient civilization, centered on the island of Crete, is considered Europe’s earliest advanced society
What is the Minoan Civilization?
The movie Υπάρχω tells the life story of this legendary Greek singer, known for his emotional voice and timeless hits