💙 Greek fishermen painted their doors and shutters with leftover paint after painting their boats. The blue color was made from a mixture of limestone and a cleaning product called loulaki, which was kinda like blue talcum powder most people had in their homes, making it both affordable and available.
💙 The white and blue colors of the Greek island homes became mandatory during the military dictatorship of 1967. The regime believed the colors inspired patriotism and reflected Greek nationalism. Eventually, in 1974, a law was passed that mandated the painting of Greek island homes in blue and white. These regulations have now been relaxed, but the blue and white colors have become a huge draw for travelers. Many of the island homeowners continue painting their homes blue and white because it's good for tourism.
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💙 Blue and white are the national colors of Greece and appear on the Greek flag which consists of five blue alternating horizontal stripes and a white cross on the upper left corner. Blue symbolizes the sky and the sea, and white represents purity, the struggle for independence, and the clouds and the waves. The cross represents Christianity.
💙 Greece is known for its culture, beauty and history. The Olympic Games and democracy originated in Greece.
💙 Greece was the birthplace of Western philosophy by well-known thinkers like Socrates, Aristotle and Plato. Their concepts spread and influenced people all over the world.
💙 Greek mythology began as an oral tradition and was passed down through generations. The legends were eventually written down as epic stories about Greek gods, the nature of the world, the origins of traditions and beliefs, and the weather. Greek mythology taught the importance of bravery, intelligence and right and wrong, punishment and reward. Modern-day scholars study Greek mythology to better understand their ancient society and politics.
💙 Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus believed that the universe is in a state of constant flux....that nothing remains the same and that change is the fundamental essence of reality. Everything is temporary. For us to better understand the world and be comfortable in it, we have to accept that nothing is going to stay the same.
💙 Life is like a river. It keeps on flowing, evolving and changing from one second to the next.....
- Technology is a good example of constant change. What is cutting-edge today will be obsolete tomorrow.
- Social media platforms that are popular today may fade away.
- Personal relationships grow closer or apart depending on circumstances or shifting priorities. Personal connections are not permanent, nor should we expect them to be.
- Fashion trends change from year to year, season to season. Styles we wore a few years ago we wouldn't be caught wearing today. Human expression is always evolving.
- Economic trends, job markets and consumer preferences are always changing. The stock market prices fluctuate throughout the trading day.
- Our environment, the natural ecosystems continually change because of the climate, natural disasters and human interference. This reflects the ongoing transformation of Planet Earth.
- Personal health and well-being can change in an instant. Every human lives under the umbrella of lifestyle choices, age and unforeseen circumstances.