The mission of the National Hellenic Society is to create a lasting network of Greek Americans to preserve their heritage through the sponsorship and initiation of programs that support the Hellenic culture. The Heritage America Program originated in Washington, DC and will run for the first time in Boston this year. The Heritage America Program…

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Today, the dominant religion in Greece is Orthodox Christianity. However, there was a time when the people had different beliefs. Many of the stories about the gods and goddesses have survived and we learn about them as part of our heritage. Here’s a look at the twelve main gods and goddesses who were said to…

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Greece is a country that is known for its cuisine, and in particular, for its cheese! The most popular cheese is by far feta. However, there are actually hundreds of cheeses that are made throughout Greece and each of them have their own, special quality. Here is a look at some of the more common…

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