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Greek Gastronomy

An Easter in Quarantine yet full of Flavors and Aromas

Customs, with roots that are lost in the depths of time, are revived with intensity every year on Easter. In fact, whichever are associated with our family traditions are the ones that are kept most alive in our memory, even if most of us ignore the symbolism hiding behind them.

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Peloponnese

The most fascinating Greek Easter customs in Peloponnese

The revival of these famous customs, such as the "Saitopolemos" in Kalamata and the balloons in Leonidio, keep the traditions alive and at the same time attract a large number of visitors each year.

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Greek Gastronomy

Why do Greeks cook lamb on a spit on Easter Sunday?

The customs of Easter are many but few know exactly what they symbolize.

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Athens

A guide to celebrating Greek Orthodox Easter in Athens

If you're in Athens in spring, don't miss the Easter festivities. They're filled with age-old rituals, candle-lit processions, lambs on spits and fireworks at midnight.

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Greek History

The Church services during the Holy Week just before Greek Easter

The celebration of Easter is the most important holiday in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

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