A guide to Greek traditions and customs in America [Hardcover]

Marilyn Rouvelas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2002

This book is a treasury of lore and practical information that will be indispensable to anyone marrying into a Greek family as well as to Greek Americans eager to learn more about their heritage.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 411 pages
• Publisher: Nea Attiki Press; 2nd edition (2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963805118
• ISBN-13: 978-0963805119
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #253,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. A must for anyone marrying into a greek family!, June 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: A Guide to Greek Traditions and Customs in America (Hardcover)

I have married into a greek family. All of my questions have been answered. I now have a better understanding of our relationship and can now see what our future will be. It is a wonderful culture to explore and to be part of!

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have book for any Orthodox or want-to-be., September 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Guide to Greek Traditions and Customs in America (Hardcover)

Growing up in a small Greek Church and not having any Greek school, I did not learn all the beautiful customs and traditions of this religion.Now I live where we only have a mission Church, I miss the connection of a regular Church community. My parents tried to teach me some of the traditions but my yia yia and pouli really were a bigger influence on me.THis book explains so much I didn't know and I bought 2 copies for my grown children and hope they stay in the Orthodox faith.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the mysteries of the Greek culture revealed!, December 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: A Guide to Greek Traditions and Customs in America (Hardcover)

I was born and raised in a Greek household. My grandparents on my mother's side came from Greece and settled in the United States, but passed away when I was very young, so I never had their influence. My mother tried to teach her seven children about the culture, but we were too busy with other things.

There are many things about Greek traditions that I never really fully understood and this book patiently takes each area of Greek tradition and culture and breaks it down in language I can understand.

Now that I'm older and can appreciate tradition, I went on a search to find out more. I was very lucky to find this book, because it answered ALL my questions - and then some.

I'm purchasing three additional copies for my nieces (who are also my goddaughters).