Bravo! At last. Here is a clear and comprehensive guide to the religious and secular life of the Greek-American community. This book provides and easy-to-understand explanation of Orthodox and Hellenic traditions in America for the newcomer and for Greek Americans wishing to learn more. Here are the traditions of Orthodoxy so that the reader can understand and follow acquainted with customs that enrich daily life: What to name your baby, how to buy popular Greek music, and what to say on special occasions in Greek. Details about the holidays, especially the Easter season, should prove invaluable to all Greek-American households.
The book not only will enable someone new to a Greek-heritage community to feel at home quickly, but also will broaden the lives of their families through a better understanding of Greek and Greek-Orthodox traditions and customs.
All book sale profits are donated to the Greek Orthodox Cultural Center of St. George in Bethesda, Maryland.
Second Edition. Hardcover.
Excerpts:
Easter
Folk Dancing
Greek Diaspora
Wedding