Many of us will be celebrating Easter on March 31st this year and are already shopping for Easter basket stuffers and gifts. The same isn’t true for folks who follow the Orthodox calendar, however. In ...
What Is Greek Orthodox Easter? Greek Orthodox Easter is the conclusion of Greek Orthodox's "Great Lent," a strict 40-day period of fasting. Great Lent ends on Lazarus Saturday, which is when Orthodox ...
On Easter Sunday, Katerina "Kathy" Vainas, her sister Angie Barakos and at least 30 members of their family will enjoy roasted lamb, sweet bread and crack red-colored eggs with one another, ...
Join Rick Steves on a spring journey through Spain, Slovenia, Italy, and Greece as he explores the rich traditions and cultures surrounding Easter. Taking you on a spring journey through Spain, ...
Posted: March 8, 2025 | Last updated: March 19, 2025 Greek food is fantastic, but Easter is a time for a lot of special Greek foods. Here Jocelyn is in Crete celebrating Greek Orthodox Easter and she ...