Five minutes before the tragedy happened in Eretria. A certain car owner went shopping with children. Upon arrival, he got out of the car to the store, and when he returned, he found his vehicle literally riddled with “Easter” bullets. And this despite the fact that there were children in the cabin! According to dikaiologitika.gr, […]
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Easter: a tradition of amusing "fiery battles" on Chios resumed
On the Greek island of Chios, traditional fireworks launches again took place this night. The grandiose fireworks in Vrontado took place with fewer flare guns, but the spectacle is as impressive as ever. The custom of “Easter fights” in the village of Vrontado, one of the most famous in the world, has returned after 2 […]
Easter in the countryside after two years of pandemic: a return to the good old days
The people of Greece are celebrating Easter again in the villages with great enthusiasm! Two years after the start of the pandemic, the countryside is coming alive again. Many residents of large cities return to their native places for a while and relax with loved ones in the spring nature after a long and hard […]
Corfu: thousands of people watched the custom at Easter
Exactly at 11 o’clock in the morning of Great Saturday, April 23, hundreds of jugs of all sizes rained down from the balconies of houses in Liston, with loud applause from those present. Despite the pandemonium, citizens managed to capture the moment of the traditional Easter custom on their mobile phones. The people of Corfu […]
Easter: expert advice to avoid unwanted "surprises"
Emergency medicine doctors give some simple tips on how to avoid unwanted “surprises” during the celebration of Easter. SOS Tips for “Easter Travelers”: We check the car inside and out before a long trip and pay special attention to the situation on the roads due to increased traffic. Before you go on vacation, make sure […]
By plane, steamboat and train … – the great departure of the Athenians on the first Easter after quarantine
The departure of “Easter sightseers” continues, as a result of which a traditional revival has been noticed on the roads, in ports, airports and railway stations of the country. According to the traffic police of Attica, at the moment the cars are moving at very low speeds towards Elefsina. Traffic is also observed on Λεωφόρο […]
Easter: Holy Week with full churches – measures to be applied
“Easter will be celebrated in compliance with existing measures. After two years of the pandemic, all festive events will take place in full,” Thanos Pleuris said a few days ago, officially declaring “freedom” for Easter. During Holy Week, the Resurrection of Christ and Easter Sunday, liturgies will be held in churches, as before the pandemic. […]
Palm Sunday 17 April
Today, Christians celebrate the great Orthodox holiday Palm Sunday (Κυριακή των Βαΐων). This year the celebration falls on April 17th. One of the main Christian holidays, the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, is the twelfth rolling feast. That is, its date is not constant, but depends on Easter. However, this holiday is always celebrated […]
Easter without… the lamb
A severe shortage of money and skyrocketing prices threaten to “bury” traditional Greek customs at Easter 2022, at least for many, as significant inflation has also hit charcoal for the brazier. Suppliers note that “the coals on the market are over.” As Christos Zyros, one of the largest coal traders in Patras, writes in the […]