Top 10 Things You Grew Up with as a Greek Australian

This is a culturally grounded and, hopefully, relatable list of the things Greek and Greek-origin people have grown up with in Australia.

1. My Big Fat Greek Wedding

   

   As a Greek Australian, you may have watched this annually with your family or even with your school Greek class. This was, and is, essential to many, many Greeks and people of Greek background living in Australia and, of course, other English-speaking countries. The film was extremely relatable, very fresh, and most of all, hilarious!

2. Greek Dancing and Music Traditions

   Music and dancing are big factors that make the Greeks so cultured.

   A well-known dance-related tradition normally involves multiple people on a dance floor getting ceramic dinner plates and smashing them against the floor, usually with traditional music playing.

   Another involves placing cups filled with alcoholic drink on the dance floor, with people circled around them while dancing on the spot. The group will then, one by one, bend down, pick up the cup, and drink it in full without using their hands. This is all done in rhythm with the music being played.

   OPA!

3. The Greek Orthodox Religion and Its Traditions

   This includes:

   -the Blessing of the Waters festival

   -the many Greek Orthodox Easter traditions

   -pretending to spit on newlywed couples at weddings for their good fortune

   I am not at all trying to preach religion, nor do I believe that most Greek Australians are, or should be, of the Greek Orthodox religion.

4. Bushells Turkish Coffee

   Whether you drank it or drink it or not, this is the Greek coffee brand you have in your pantry.

5. Superwog

   The amazing, well-done, Sydney-based YouTube channel, and now series, that is still running. The channel explores everyday situations, ethnic traditions, and growing up as a Wog [ethnics in Australia (such as Greeks)]. Superwog has become a big name in Australia for being very relatable and relevant to the ethnic people living in this country.

6. Your Name Day

   Greek Name Days come from the saint that the names originate from. P.S. If you're born in Australia, you'll most likely not remember your own.

7. Many Greeks with the Name George

   One of the more common male first names in your neighbourhood. (Γεώργιος) in Greek.

8. Acropolis Now

   Acropolis Now was a beloved, successful '80s/'90s Australian TV sitcom. The show revolves around the owners and workers of a Greek café in the inner suburbs of Melbourne. The storylines are

9. The Soccer Ball

   A favourite sport amongst many ethnic families.

10. Plenty of Food on Your Plate

    Not to say other cultures don't serve enough food, although the Greeks are rightfully known for their great food, and having plenty of it.

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The Contenders

13. The Wog Boy