“Kalo mina”, or have a great month, as we
say in Greek. September has just arrived but summer is still here to welcome
you on your holidays!
First day of September
today, the ninth month of the year. The name September was given to this month
because of its position in the ancient Roman calendar, which contained ten
months September was in number “septem” (seven). It is also named “Stavritis”,
due to one of the greatest celebrations of Orthodox Church on the 14th,
the Raise of the Holly Cross. The word “cross” in Greek is “Stavros”.
Even if the weather
continues to be hot and summery, September is the first month of autumn.
The
new academic year begins in a few days, vacations come to an end for most of
the people, and generally the preparations for winter begin little by little.
The autumnal equinox on the 23rd is the official “opening” of the
autumn.
All of you of course who
are in Santorini for vacations during this month, you should feel even more
lucky, as it is commonly believed that September is the best month for spending
holidays on this unique and magical island.
