Family Trees of Messinia Greece

09/04/2026

https://mymessinia.com/blogs/customs-and-cuisine/greek-easter-pascha

For Greek Orthodox Christians, Greek Easter stands as the most revered and widely observed religious celebration, embodying a spiritual essence unparalleled elsewhere in the world. Each year, my thoughts drift back to countless Easters spent in Greece, bringing forth nostalgic recollections. I envis...

24/03/2026

https://mymessinia.com/blogs/history-of-messinia/march-25th-the-quest-for-freedom

March 25 is an important day for Greece and is marked by a dual celebration that combines both a national anniversary and a major religious feast. This date marks the end of nearly four centuries of Ottoman dominance—known as Tourkokratia—and coincides with the religious celebration of the Annun...

07/03/2026

https://mymessinia.com/blogs/customs-and-cuisine/honoring-messinian-women

March 8 is recognized worldwide as International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the achievements, strength, and contributions of women everywhere. On this occasion, we honor not only the women of Greece, but especially the women of Messinia, whose lives, traditions, and resilience hav...

23/02/2026

https://mymessinia.com/blogs/customs-and-cuisine/clean-monday-celebration

After three weeks of jubilant celebrations marking Apokries—a Greek carnival featuring costume parties, culinary festivals, spirited entertainment, dance, and inclusive activities for all ages—Clean Monday has officially begun. Marking the start of Lent, Clean Monday stands out as one of the mos...

01/02/2026

https://mymessinia.com/blogs/kalamata/kalamata-cathedral-ypapanti-feast-day

While exploring Kalamata in the Peloponnese, visitors cannot overlook the city's iconic cathedral, locally referred to as "Ypapanti tou Sotiros," located at its historic core. Its impressive stature commands attention, creating a peaceful setting for prayer and reflection amid remarkable architectur...

24/01/2026

My Messinia Shop is now open!

My Messinia

06/01/2026

https://mymessinia.com/blogs/customs-and-cuisine/what-is-a-gouri

If you happen to celebrate Christmas and New Year in Messinia or other regions of Greece, you might observe that shop windows and outdoor markets adopt a distinctive appearance during this festive season. Vivid, colorful amulets are displayed alongside decorative pomegranates and azure-glass eyes th...

02/01/2026

Happy 2026 to all. Ευτυχισμένο το 2026

25/12/2025

Wishing all our friends and relatives around the globe a very Merry Christmas

13/12/2025

Christmas in Messinia

Christmas has arrived in Messinia, and the festive atmosphere is visible everywhere. Beginning on the feast day of St. Nicholas, December 6, villages and towns begin decorating with Karavakia—small, adorned boats—displayed both on the water and in town squares during celebrations. These vessels ...

29/10/2025

Finikounda, also referred to as Finikoundas or Finikountas, is officially recognized by this name and was formerly known as Taverna or Paralia Lachanadas. Positioned along the coast near Methoni, it falls within the admi...

21/10/2025

A Living Testament to History Along the Waterfront