Dating in greece customs

Greek Culture

And when it comes to Greek weddings, well, there are even movies made about them! 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. 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. Some families still go through the ritual of making up the marital bed, while others think this could be considered an outdated tradition. The koumbaro or best man will shave the groom on the morning of the ceremony to signify trust.

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The family unit is the most important foundation of Greek society, providing emotional and economic support to the individual. Greek families have generally become smaller in size over the past few decades as the fertility rate has declined. Nevertheless, relationships remain extremely close. Greeks tend to be very proud of their families. Furthermore, you may find that a Greek disputes criticisms or challenges of their family members to prevent any discredit. Any insult towards a person can be interpreted as a slur on their family as well.

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One of the most surprising characteristics of the Greek marriage arrangement is that the family of the bride takes on the duty of building or buying a house for the married couple to move into. Weddings held by Greeks are large, joyous, familial affairs oddly similar to those in Turkey. However, there are a few key variations in customs and rituals that differ from the traditions in Turkish weddings, an examination of which can offer insights into both just how close Greek and Turkish cultures are, and the nuances of just how much they differ. It is soon to be wedding season in Turkey as the month of Ramadan comes to a close with the start of Eid al-fitr this Friday. And it is no different with our neighbors the Greeks, who like the Turks, have a series of ingrained rituals, superstitions and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation since antiquity, and that are still to this day incorporated into the wedding experience. As is the case for Turks, there are certain times of the year when Greeks absolutely do not hold wedding ceremonies, such as in the first two weeks of August, which is devoted to celebrating the Virgin Mary as well as in the 40 days preceding both Christmas and Easter.

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