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DIY LADY LENT

DIY LADY LENT

Posted by Panagiota Andreadakis on 17th Feb 2023

A custom of Clean Monday is when we make Lady Lent, an inedible dough lady made from flour, water and salt. On her head she wears a scarf, she has no mouth, her hands are folded in prayer and she … read more
DIY APOKRIES MASK

DIY APOKRIES MASK

Posted by Panagiota Andreadakis on 6th Feb 2023

A custom of Naousa, is that of the ‘Janissaries and Boules’ (Γενίτσαροι και Μπούλες). They are men who wander around the streets dancing and wearing masks called ‘πρόσωποι’ which means faces. In the … read more
DIY GREEK FLAG

DIY GREEK FLAG

Posted by Panagiota Andreadakis on 6th Feb 2023

Greek Independence Day, is a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on the 25th March. We commemorate the Greek Revolution of 1821, and honours the Greeks that fought for freedom after been oc … read more