The Olive Trees in Greece

Did you know from where Athens, the capital city of Greece, took its name?

From goddess Athena of course, Zeus’ daughter, who symbolizes wisdom.

Athena and Podeidon, the god of the sea, had a battle and the winner would become the protectress/protector of the city.

Athena offered to the Athenians the olive tree, while Poseidon salty water! No wonder why Athenians chose Athena as their protectress.

The olive tree is a diachronic symbol of the Geek culture, as it grows all around Greece and people use it for various purposes. However, Greece is the third country in the production chain (Spain is the first and Italy the second). Why is this happening? Well Greece is not only about the Acropolis and the magnificent islands, it is also about mountains, forests, lakes. In that sense, olive trees grow even in the most inaccessible places, where big cars cannot reach. So, Greeks still go by foot and donkeys… they respect the trees and they take their time!

The harvesting period starts in October and finishes in January. Lots of festivals and traditional rituals take place in the islands and villages of Greece, since the olive tree and its products play such a significant role, not only concerning food and cooking...

Have you ever thought about using olive oil as a mask for dry hair? Or consume a tablespoon of olive oil to fight an unbearable hangover?

Well, check out this list, you won’t believe how many uses the olive oil has:

1. It removes paint from your skin, just rub it gently with a cotton pad.

2. Same thing with makeup, ladies!

3. Time for DIY spa? Pour 1-2 tablespoons in your bath and your skin will become the softest ever!

4. Use it instead of shaving foam and you’ll remember me!

5. Polish leather of wooden objects, the result is astonishing!

6. Suitable for nail treatment.

7. Helps with acne! 3 tablespoons of olive oil mixed with 4 tablespoons of salt. Apply the paste on your skin for some minutes and clean it with fresh water!

8. Remove the wax from your candlesticks. Leave the olive oil for some minutes and then rub it!

And since Greeks are well known for their patents, it is said that olive oil helps even with snoring! Have one tablespoon of it before you go to sleep because it will lubricate your tonsils and help you and other people sleep better!

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