Feb 26, 2016

Carnivals in Greece


Feb 26, 2016


It’s that time of the year again, three weeks before Ash Monday, that the “Triodio” starts in Greece, a.k.a. the carnival! Celebrated in most western countries the carnival dates back to pagan times. The Greek word for the carnival is “Apokries” meaning “(away) from - meat)” and just like in the catholic countries, apokries are considered the best time to party!