Holy Thursday is the time Greek children dye the eggs red to represent the blood of Christ. The hard eggshell symbolizes the sealed tomb of Jesus, and red the ...

30 апр. 2024 г. · Today, Greeks spend Easter Sunday morning slow-roasting the delicious lamb, and then the whole family gathers at the table to eat. All the ...

7 апр. 2023 г. · According to tradition, people bake their “koulourakia,” “lamprokouloura” and “tsourekia” (Easter cookies and bread), and dye hard-boiled eggs ...

14 июл. 2023 г. · One of the most beloved customs is the egg-cracking game, known as "Tsougrisma." In this lively game, two people each hold a red-dyed egg and ...

On Holy Saturday 'Mikri Anastasi' (1st Resurrection Service) is celebrated as the bells chime, and the bands parade in the town streets. It is customary for ...

21 мар. 2024 г. · Red eggs: Greeks dye red eggs on the Thursday before Easter and they “crack” them after the Resurrection on Easter Saturday.

Follow a candlelit procession through the streets · See the Holy Fire arrive from Jerusalem · Every Greek child stays up late to light a candle at Midnight Mass ...

12 апр. 2023 г. · Immerse yourself in the vibrant customs and celebrations of Greek Easter. From colorful egg dyeing to savory lamb dishes, discover the rich ...

In Greece, Easter activities start a week before Easter and, in the lead up to Good Friday, church services are held each night. More and more people attend ...