Easter Surprise: A New Tradition Born in Athína's Market

0:00This is Mike Follow of Lexicon Valley. And I'm Bob Garfield. Are you one of those people who sometimes uses words? Do you communicate or acquire information with, you know, language? Hey, us too! So, join us on Lexicon Valley to true over the history, culture, and many mysteries of English. Plus, some ice cracks. Find us on one of those apps where people listen to podcasts. Hi, this is Alex Cantrowicz. I'm the host of Big Technology Podcast, a long time reporter and an on-air contributor to CNBC. And if you're like me, you're trying to figure out how artificial intelligence is changing the business world and our lives. So each week on Big Technology, I bring on key actors from companies building AI tech and outsiders trying to influence it. Asking where this is all going, to come from places like Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and plenty more. So, if you want to be smart with your wallet, your career choices, and meetings with your colleagues, and at dinner parties,

1:00listen to Big Technology Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, please go to www.fixion.org. Welcome to Fluent Fiction Greek, the podcast where we bring you bilingual stories to supercharge your listening comprehension. In each episode, we'll present a short story in both English and Greek with the aim of helping you to improve your listening comprehension. In this episode, we'll follow Demetrius on his unexpected journey from a market mishap to creating a delightful new Easter tradition. Right after this commercial break. At Fluent Fiction, we're not just telling stories, we're bringing the world together by learning to understand each other. By subscribing to Fluent Fiction Plus, at plus.fluentfiction.org, you do more than just remove ads. You support a platform bridging global language differences, one story at a time.

2:01Your subscription not only guarantees you an uninterrupted narrative, it also sustains our mission to bring stories in diverse languages to everyone. It's simple. Visit plus.fluentfiction.org and become a plus subscriber today. When you do, you become a champion for global language learning and enjoy an ad-free experience. So please join us at plus.fluentfiction.org. Let's transform the way we experience the power of stories. Your journey awaits at plus.fluentfiction.org. Together, we can keep the world's stories flowing. Hi, this is Alex Cantrowitz. I'm the host of Big Technology Podcast, a long-time reporter and an on-air contributor to CNBC. And if you're like me, you're trying to figure out how artificial intelligence is changing the business world and our lives. So each week on Big Technology, I bring on key actors from companies building AI tech and outsiders trying to influence it, asking where this is all going.

3:02They come from places like Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and plenty more. So if you want to be smart with your wallet, your career choices, and meetings with your colleagues, and at dinner parties, listen to Big Technology Podcast or ever you get your podcasts. Do you love romcoms? Do you wish you could talk about Christmas movies year round? Then we have the perfect podcast for you, Holmarke's Podcasts. Throughout the year, we cover all things, romance, holiday, and Holmarke, including recaps of every Holmarke show, like when calls the heart and the way home. You can also get loads of bonus content covering shows like Bridgerton, Sweet Magnolia, and just like that. We are an all-female group of friends who are passionate for these shows and movies and give our honest opinions as well as gosh over what we love so much. But that's not all. Every Monday, there are interviews with all your favorite actors, writers, directors, and more. Check out Holmarke's Podcasts on all your podcast providers and on YouTube. That's Holmarke's Podcasts wherever you listen to podcasts.

4:08In the center of Athens, in the mountains of the mountains, the sun has risen, the sun has risen and the sun has risen. The people, of course, with good health, health and good health, are interested in the past. Dimitrios, a new, large-scale approach, but only a few people, is able to adapt to the future. Today, there is a very important point. I have to say, the hero of the whole family of the new, because his passion for the past. The country was blessed, and it was exactly the same from the beginning to the end. However, each Dimitrios project in the mountains has a similar approach to how you enter. Oop! I cut a piece of bread and I can cut it into small pieces. I cut it into small pieces. I cut it into small pieces. In the pan, the butter has melted down to the bottom of the bowl, but it's not even.

5:09When I cut the butter, a piece of bread was not enough for the dough. Throughout the vlog, it had the same purpose on state Loud writing officers' brain. It is painful because the doctor played his point and he was here to treat Sir Ty any other inland chores. My word will strengthen my health. boss The problem is there are two apologetic authorities that electing Dr. UFO so that he can find meetings. A little before Ereia was born in the city of Enopio Nolon, she was born, and we have a different story today. A new story. The village of Caridas is full of air. The city is also full of air, but the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air. The city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air and the city is full of air

6:37In the center of Athena, at the markets of the Agora, Spring had brought vibrancy and festivity. In the center of Athena, at the markets of the Agora, Spring had brought vibrancy and festivity. People loaded with baskets full of fruits, vegetables, and other goodies were preparing for spring. The Demetrius, a young man with good intentions but a bit clumsy, was walking carefully among the merchants. Today he had a very important mission.

7:41He had to take his family's sacred olive oil to the temple for the Easter preparations. The oil was blessed and had been kept from generation to generation. However, as Demetrius progressed through the market, a strong coconut scent distracted him. He stumbled onto a stall and the merchant looked at him puzzled. Be careful, young man. In his panic, Demetrius set the vessel down flustered.

9:00When he picked it up again, a similar glass jug was standing there, but it was not his olive oil. Without realizing it, he had swapped his sacred olive oil with Paniyotis coconut oil. He realized his mistake only as he approached the temple and opened the lid for the priest to smell the oil's aroma. Woe to me, I'm going to ruin our family tradition.

10:09He decided to act immediately. Just before the priest opened the container before everyone he shouted, my dear friends, today we have something different. A new tradition. The scent of coconut filled the air. The crowd looked surprised, but soon broke into smiles and applause. The priest blessed the coconut oil and the change was considered something unique and refreshing.

11:09Demetrius, despite his initial concern was received with admiration for his ingenuity. Thus, he understood that sometimes an unexpected situation can bring something beautiful and new. With his newfound confidence, he walked with his head held high, ready for new adventures. Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break. Hi, this is Alex Cantrowitz. I'm the host of Big Technology Podcast, a long time reporter and an on-air contributor to CNBC.

12:11And if you're like me, you're trying to figure out how artificial intelligence is changing the business world and our lives. So each week on Big Technology, I bring on key actors from companies building AI tech and outsiders trying to influence it, asking where this is all going. They come from places like Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon and plenty more. So if you want to be smart with your wallet, your career choices, and meetings with your colleagues and at dinner parties, listen to Big Technology Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Greek, then in English. Iagores, markets, Ianixi, Ianixi, Ianixi, spring, Izondania, Izondania, Izondania, vibrancy, Ijurti, Ijurti, Ijurti, Thastevri.

13:26Iagathes, processis. Good intentions. Oadexius. Clumsy. Sacred olive oil. Temple. Generation. Scondabse. Stumbled.

14:30Puzzled. Panic. Flustered. Glastjag. Tolaathos. Alimono. Family tradition. Family tradition. Family tradition.

15:30Homologisi. Homologisi. Kinfas. Roma. Plus. Uniqueness. Refreshing. Admiration. Efebreticotita. Engineering.

16:31Confidence. Iperipetias. Adventures. Unexpected situation. We hope you've enjoyed this episode of Fluent Fiction Greek. Our team works tirelessly to bring you high quality, engaging content that will help you to reach your goals. But we can't do it alone. Your support is crucial in keeping our doors open and our content flowing. Please, consider becoming a premium subscriber today. You'll get more stories, no ads, custom episode requests, and more. Visit www.fluentfiction.org slash premium Greek. Thanks for listening. And now, a final word from our sponsors.