How was Winter Solstice Celebrated in Ancient Greece? Image:The women of Amphissa, Greece. Credit: Public Domain The winter solstice occurs on December 21st in our current calendar and marks the ...

The ancient Greeks had a god for everything – and sometimes they had more than one god for things! This is the case for love and sex, which are most commonly attributed to Aphrodite. However, there ...

National holidays, also known as mandatory holidays are celebrated nationwide. In addition to designated national holidays, various public holidays are observed in local communities or municipalities.

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