Greek Easter is an international yet local holiday.
FACEBOOK Tsoureki Bread FactoryTypically celebrated toward the end of Holy Week, Easter is the most sacred holiday in the Greek Orthodox faith. Traditions and customs are maintained and followed in most modern Greek life. Yesterday was Greek Easter, so we discovered five fun facts about food and traditions regarding one of the most international yet local holidays in the world!
1. Tsoureki bread.
Greeks have a traditional Easter bread called Tsoureki, which is a sweet egg bread.
2. Tsougrisma tradition.
Before eating the eggs, Greeks have a tradition called Tsougrisma where you and a partner hold you eggs and tap the ends against each other’s, trying to crack it.
3. Roasted lamb.
The customary meal and main attraction of this holiday is the whole roasted lamb. It is a fun tradition and everyone can work on it and eat it together.
4. Red eggs.
All eggs are died red. This is because the color red symbolizes victory over death.
5. Christos Anesti.
The traditional saying of Greek Easter is Christos Anesti, Alithos Anesti.
Article written by Iris Agrafiotis.
