On March 25th, Greeks celebrate two significant events:​ Annunciation of the Virgin Mary: A religious feast commemorating the announcement by Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary about the conception of Jesus Christ.​ Greek Independence Day: Marks the start of the Greek War of Independence in 1821, leading to the country's liberation from 400 years of Ottoman rule. Χρόνια Πολλά Ελλαδάρα μου!