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Exploring Cultures

Exploring Cultures. GREECE. Created By: Mrs. Boutall. RELIGION. Most people in Greece practice the Greek Orthodox Religion. TRADITIONS. One tradition is line dancing at weddings, parties, festivals, and other occasions Another tradition is to dye eggs red

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Exploring Cultures

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  1. Exploring Cultures • GREECE Created By: Mrs. Boutall

  2. RELIGION Most people in Greece practice the Greek Orthodox Religion

  3. TRADITIONS • One tradition is line dancing at weddings, parties, festivals, and other occasions • Another tradition is to dye eggs red • Also, Greek people hold long ceremonies for weddings and walk around the altar three times

  4. FOOD/CLOTHING • Food includes a lot of olive oil, natural fruits, and vegetables • Classical clothing includes long drapes of wool

  5. INTERESTING FACTS • Greek traditions are known as being the oldest in the world • The Olympics originated in Greece • The Greek National Anthem is very long; it has 158 verses • The yo-yo originated in Greece 3,000 years ago • The most important members of Greek society were the priests • According to Greek mythology, Zeus was the ruler of all Gods

  6. Sources used: • http://www.buzzle.com/articles/interestingfacts-about-greece.html • http://mathongbantitasourcebook-natty.blogspot.com/2009_10_01_archive.html • http://www.culture-cultures.com/culture-of-greek/greek-food.asp • http://www.pasf.pl/warsfolk/10_grecja_ENG.php • http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photos-greek-orthodox-religion-image11081048

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