Even if you're not Greek you probably know that family is very important for every Greek. Your parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents are bound to be a part of your life whether you like it or not. It's something like a birth right... or - as some people may come to see it - a burden.
First of all, the biggest reason why a Greek family is viewed as a blessing is because no matter what may happen in your life you will always have the support network of your family (that is, of course, if you don't tell your dad you're a homosexual - then you might just get mom's secret support). You can rely on them to babysit for you without prior notice, pull strings to get you a good job or even help you open up your own place, pay your college bills and support you even after you get out of college until you find a job. These things are particularly true for families that live in Greece, but Greek families living abroad aren't too different either.
Especially when it comes to holiday gatherings, the atmosphere in a Greek home is truly unmatched. You've got everyone working together, lots of great food, stories, music and other entertainment (I'm sure we've all got a weird uncle or cousin that manages to spark up all gatherings with his hidden talents). Oh and when you're in your twenties you've got all of these people that genuinely care whether or not you'll find a person that's husband/wife-material. In general, as a part of a Greek family you learn to value blood ties and be there for everyone's sad and happy times, because being there for the people who love you and grew up with you is what matters most.
For some people, this is exactly where the recipe spoils. (Read the rest at www.allthegreeks.com)
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