Why Greeks Eat Bakaliaros Skordalia on Greek Independence Day
If you find yourself in Greece on March 25th, you will notice fried cod gracing every table—a beloved national dish enjoyed nationwide. This is Bakaliaros Skordalia — crispy, golden fried cod paired with a bold and velvety garlic-potato dip. But why is this simple yet delicious dish so closely tied to Greek Independence Day? As
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The 25th of March in Greece is both the most important national holiday as well as a religious holiday. Counting back nine months from Christmas day and the birth of Jesus brings us to March 25th. This is the day of the Annunciation - in Greek, the Ευαγγελισμός (Evangelismos) - when the angel Gabriel announced
25th of March: The Greek Independence Day
The 25th of March marks an important day in Greece’s history. This day is considered both a historical and a religious holiday.