If you ve never investigated some of the traditions and customs of different countries around the world, you re missing out on some curious and enthralling lore and wisdom.
I m fortunate enough to have grown up in a Greek household, where we spoke Greek as much as possible. When I d answer in English, my grandmother, YiaYia, or my dad and mom would give me an earful for not replying in Greek. But if not for their arm-twisting back then, I wouldn t have this knowledge today.
So, shall we visit Santorini for the New Year? The first thing you ll catch sight of are the chalk-white homes in the villages with brilliant blue painted domes and roofs. The white is a reflector of sunlight and keeps the homes cooler and the blue, because not only is it the other color of the flag, but it was plentiful and cheap for the people.