History of the Holiday: March 25th, Greek Independence Day

In 1821, the Greeks rose up against the Ottoman Empire which had occupied Greece for almost 400 years, leading to the war of independence.

Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the Greek flag at the monastery of Agia Lavras, inciting the Peloponnese to rise against the oppressors.

While the exact date probably may not have been 25th March, it is acknowledged to have occurred in late March and it was gradually associated with the religious Feast of the Annunciation.

This is now Greece's National Day and to celebrate, we have compiled a short video with some interesting and fun Greek facts.