Our Very Greek Traditions & A Few Superstitions

<p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>★ </em><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)><em>2025 </em>Purple Dragonfly Book Award</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Discover the magic of Greece's traditions and superstitions</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>From the joyous celebration of name days to the mystical Ayiasmos ceremony that marks the start of the school year this beautifully illustrated book takes children on a captivating journey through Greece's most beloved traditions.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Kids will:</span></p><ul><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Feel the patriotic spirit of the 28th of October and 25th of March</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Laugh at the mischievous Kallikantzaroi during Christmas</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Share the sweetness of the Vasilopita and pomegranate ritual at New Year</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Celebrate the sparkle of Theophania the fun of Carnival the warmth of Easter the joy of the first of May and the music and food of the August 15th panygiri</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Along the way they'll also uncover fascinating superstitions that add a touch of wonder to everyday life-from the protective power of the evil eye (mati) to the playful touch red custom.</span></p><p></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Whether your family is Greek or simply curious about the world this book makes culture come alive showing children that every tradition tells a story and every superstition holds a spark of imagination.</em></p><p></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Perfect for ages 4-11</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> (reading level may vary). Young children will enjoy the colorful story while older readers will return again and again to uncover new details and meaning.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Also in the series:</strong></p><ul><li><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Our Very Greek Easter: Orthodox Easter</em></li><li><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Our Very Greek Summer: and a Very Greek Baptism</em></li></ul><p></p>