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I am busy getting ready for the holidays and preparing for orders to come in, as we are always busier around this time of year. I started to think about attracting non-Greek customers, which we often do, and why my culture should appeal to them. I started brainstorming and came up with some fun facts about Greece, the culture and 8 reasons why I think it’s Chic to be Greek. Actress and producer Nia Vardolos is Greek. She is talented and wrote and starred in My Big Fat Greek wedding. A film that showcased Greek culture and traditions at its...

“Pantocrator” is a Greek name for God, generally translated to mean “Almighty,” “All-powerful,” or “Ruler of All.” It is a theological idea better known to Eastern Orthodox or Eastern Catholic denominations than Roman Catholicism or Protestants. During the 4th century, Christians shifted the title of “Pantocrator” to more specifically mean Jesus Christ. The image of Christ Pantocrator is one of the most universally used religious images in Orthodox Christianity. Mosaics of the Pantocrator often depict Jesus as a calm but austere and omnipotent judge of humanity. These images express the Christian belief that God became flesh, in Jesus Christ, and...

Many popular Greek names are inspired by ancient Greek mythology. For instance, one of the most popular boys’ names in America today is Alexander. The name Alexander means “Defender of Men”, yet in spite of its seemingly masculine traits, in its original form, "Alexandros”, it was the title of the Greek Goddess Hera. In Greek Mythology, Hera was the sister and wife of the most powerful Greek God, Zeus. Hera is often remembered for her negative qualities. She was jealous, vengeful and sometimes cruel - but she was also a strong and capable protector. Indeed, Hera was sometimes the only...

Street corner signs are located on every avenue in Greece, and they are set high enough to escape tampering. The rectangular design is a deep blue color with yellow and white lettering. The recognizable signs are made of aluminum and are written in upper case Greek lettering. Replica signs feature names in Greek and English letters. They are called ODOS signs because the top of the sign reads ODOS in the Greek letters omicron, delta, omicron and si. “Odos” is the Greek word for “street.” Add Culture to Your Space ODOS signs are a great way to add culture to...

Ortho rock icons are created with agate, a natural stone closely associated with Greek history and culture. When these beautiful stones are combined with detailed engravings of the Panagia, Pantocractor, or His eyes, they become a breathtaking gift and a visual testimony to Greek tradition. Greek philosopher Theophrastus discovered agate near the Achates River in Sicily in 400 BC. Both the location of the find and the Greek word for happy - agateec - gave the unusual stone its name. The Greeks quickly found uses for the beautiful rock, and use of the stone spread throughout the region. The Sumerians...