May 2, 2021 | Events and Giveaways
It’s Orthodox Easter today. Visitors of this blog may recall my older posts on the quaint Greek customs such as shooting rockets at each other. Because what better way to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, right? Not that Medieval killer bunnies are much...
Apr 29, 2019 | Fun Historical Facts
Easter was celebrated yesterday in Greece and I came across this video describing some of the Greek traditions, courtesy of the Greek Reporter: Interestingly enough, I only did four of them yesterday and hadn’t even heard of two ones (the burning of Judas and...
Apr 15, 2017 | Events and Giveaways
Today, at midnight, Easter is celebrated by both Orthodox and Catholics. I’ve written in the past about Greek Easter customs, mentioning in passing how, in most places, the celebrations include fireworks. There is one place, however, that takes this to the next...
Apr 5, 2015 | Events and Giveaways
The Greek Orthodox Easter is not for another week, but I know that most of you celebrate it today, so… Happy Easter! 🙂
Apr 11, 2014 | Blog hops tours & reblogs, Interviews Features and Reviews
Easter has always felt a bit strange to me – at least during my Edinburgh years. Back in Greece, it’s such a big thing, lasting for the best part of a fortnight and culminating on Easter Sunday, with roast lamb rotating on spits in every garden. Like I...
