best honeymoon destinations in 2022<\/a>!<\/p>\nOn that note, we\u2019ll advise you to visit as many islands as you can, instead of spending all your time on one.<\/p>\n
7. Birthdays – Not a Celebration<\/h2>\n
It may sound strange, but the elderly Greeks do not celebrate their Birthdays. In actuality, the elderly may not even remember their birth dates because they associate birthday celebrations with self-obsession and self-centeredness. Instead, the naming days get celebrated.<\/p>\n
On naming days, the Greeks arranged an open house and let willing people pay a visit to the person who got named. The guests may bring gifts. And the host arranges a feast. This celebration is similar to that of birthdays.<\/p>\n
8. Sundays are Off<\/h2>\n
As a resident of any other country, you would naturally expect Sunday to be the busiest day of the week, at least on the streets.<\/p>\n
But in Greece, it is vice versa. Sundays are the only days that some people get to rest. And so most bakeries, museums, shopping outlets, gas stations, and everything else are closed down. Some restaurants and coffee shops may be open.<\/p>\n
9. Greet Good Morning until Dark<\/h2>\n
No, no – don’t get Greeks wrong. They know the difference between afternoons and evenings. But they will still greet Kalimera, i.e., good morning to one another at any point of the day as long as it isn’t.<\/p>\n
10. Late-night plans are a city thing!<\/h2>\n
Greeks prioritize their midday nap over their night’s sleep. It is almost a part of the modern Greek culture to take some rest during 3-5 pm. Naturally, they tend to stay up late at night.<\/p>\n
Children even have their extracurricular activities scheduled for 8 or 9 pm, while you – as a tourist – can easily think of making a booking or appointment at 11 pm!<\/p>\n