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In Greece, the national dishes are gyro, moussaka, souvlaki, magiritsa, kokoretsi and fasolada. All of the dishes have a cultural or historic significance in the country, and each of them are made differently, depending on the region or island in Greece In Greece, the national dishes are gyro, moussaka, souvlaki, magiritsa, kokoretsi and fasolada. All of the dishes have a cultural or historic significance in the country, and each of them are made differently, depending on the region or island in Greece This may or may not surprise you – there is more than one national dish of Greece. The country known for its delicious cuisine simply could not choose one dish to represent it. - Gyro might be the most well-known Greek food outside of Greece.
- Made with meat, either chicken of pork which is roasted cooked on a vertical rotisserie, and served in a pita, with tomato, onion, tzatziki, lettuce and french fries, a gyro is the perfect all-in-one meal.
Moussaka is another classic Greek dish that’s beloved outside of the country. It is a layered casserole dish made of sautéed eggplant, minced meat, and topped with a rich Béchamel sauce The third national dish of Greece is Souvlaki, or grilled pieces of meat on a skewer. This is usually served with pita bread and lemon wedges. Souvlaki is thought to date back to ancient times. Archaeological findings and writings clearly show that today’s souvlaki comes from the ancient Greeks. Kokoretsi - Kokoretsi
- This national dish of Greece is one of those foods that tastes so good, you’d rather not know what it’s made of.
- This rotisserie dish is made of lamb or goat intestines, heart liver and other organ meats wrapped in caul fat (or lace fat) and then by yards of cleaned intestines.
- Despite the interesting list of ingredients, kokoretsi is one of the tastiest dishes in Greece, and is definitely worth a try.
Fasolada - Fasolada
- Made from white beans, olive oil, and vegetables, this dish is eaten year round throughout Greece, and is perfect for the many times throughout the year when the Greek Orthodox faithful are meant to abstain from eating meat.
Greek wedding traditions
According to Greek Orthodox tradition, there are dates during the year that are considered good luck and others that should be avoided at all costs.
Dates that should be avoided at all costs include:
The first two weeks of August. These are devoted to the Virgin Mary.
Lent, the 40 days before Easter.
August 29, which marks the death of Saint John the Baptist.
September 14, which is the celebration of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Anytime in the 40 days leading up to Christmas.
January and June are considered good months for marriage. In ancient times January was the month dedicated to the wife of Zeus and the goddess of marriage and fertility – Hera. June became a special month after the Romans translated Hera to Juno and dedicated the sixth month of the year to her.
The koumbaro or best man will shave the groom on the morning of the ceremony to signify trust. Then the close friends step in to help to dress him.
The koumbara or maid of honor leads the bridal party to the bride to help her get dressed and ready for the ceremony.
The names of all of the single ladies are written on the bottom of the bride’s shoes, and tradition has it that the names that are worn off by the end of the reception will soon get married.
The koumbaro and koumbara will go on to become the godparents of the couple’s children.
Symbols of good luck
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Placing a lump of sugar inside the bride’s glove is said to ensure a sweet life, and adding a gold coin to the inside of her shoe will bring good financial fortune.
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Iron is said to ward off evil spirits throughout the day. So the groom should put a piece in his pocket!
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Couples invite an odd number of guests and invite an odd number of attendants to stand beside them as odd numbers are considered good luck
- During the ceremony: Blessing the rings.
- Continuing the tradition of three, at the start of the ceremony, the couple places the rings on the tips of their wedding fingers, and the Koumbaro will exchange them three times. The priest will then bless them three times.
Traditional Greek wedding dances, from the Tsamiko to the Zeibekiko and the Sirtaki, are where the guests hold hands and dance in a circle. - Traditional Greek wedding dances, from the Tsamiko to the Zeibekiko and the Sirtaki, are where the guests hold hands and dance in a circle.
- The newlyweds traditionally share the last dance of the night, and guests can throw money at them or pin money to their clothes.
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