16+ Ancient Greek Holidays
Background. The most important holidays in greece are easter, apokreas (carnival season), august 15th (saint's day of the virgin mary), march 25th (independence the greeks celebrate this day with marches and celebrations throughout the country. The purposes and rituals of the festivals varied a great deal, but all had in common the desire to maintain a good relationship with the gods.
However the epitaphios or funeral oration (from which epitaph comes) was regarded as of great importance, and animal sacrifices were made.
Haloa, which was celebrated december (poseidon) 26, is an ancient greek festival held in attic during the month poseidon in the honor of demeter. They built temples to honor their gods. Ancient greek history, greek mythology, philosophy and of course ancient monuments. In greek culture a couple that wishes to be married will first be 'engaged'.
