Greek Orthodox Easter and the Great Lent
Easter is the most significant observance in the Greek Orthodox faith, and is preceeded by a seven-week period of Lent. Foods and customs are based on tradition and have changed little over time. Find information, recipes, and menus. In 2008, Lent begins on March 10, and Easter is on Sunday, April 27.
Greek Easter & Lent Central
The Orthodox observances of Lent and Easter follow a modified Julian calendar and dates don't always mesh with the dates in other faiths; however, wonderful Greek foods can always be incorporated into your Lent and Easter observances, whatever your faith.
The Orthodox observances of Lent and Easter follow a modified Julian calendar and dates don't always mesh with the dates in other faiths; however, wonderful Greek foods can always be incorporated into your Lent and Easter observances, whatever your faith.
Greek Orthodox Easter: Food and Traditions
Starting with the Great Lent seven weeks before Easter, the Paschal season in Greece is the most important religious event of the year. Foods play a large part in the season's traditions.
Starting with the Great Lent seven weeks before Easter, the Paschal season in Greece is the most important religious event of the year. Foods play a large part in the season's traditions.
Greek Orthodox Lent
The Great Lent in the Greek Orthodox faith starts seven weeks before Easter Sunday and is a period of fasting during which certain foods are not eaten. Learn more about religious and food traditions during the Great Lent.
The Great Lent in the Greek Orthodox faith starts seven weeks before Easter Sunday and is a period of fasting during which certain foods are not eaten. Learn more about religious and food traditions during the Great Lent.
Greek Easter Egg Photo Gallery
Red eggs are a traditional part of Greek Orthodox Easter but Easter eggs are also dyed other colors and decorated. Enjoy photos of eggs dyed and decorated for Easter, with descriptions of how they were made, and contribute your own.
Red eggs are a traditional part of Greek Orthodox Easter but Easter eggs are also dyed other colors and decorated. Enjoy photos of eggs dyed and decorated for Easter, with descriptions of how they were made, and contribute your own.
How to Dye Red Eggs for Greek Easter - Kokkina Avga
Dyed red eggs are a tradition at Greek Easter, symbolizing the blood of Christ (red color) and rebirth and new life (egg). Learn how to dye red eggs using onion skins to achieve a deep red color.
Dyed red eggs are a tradition at Greek Easter, symbolizing the blood of Christ (red color) and rebirth and new life (egg). Learn how to dye red eggs using onion skins to achieve a deep red color.
Greek Easter Soup - Traditional Mayiritsa
Traditionally fixed once a year as the meal to break the fast following the Great Lent, Mayiritsa is a soup that is served following midnight Easter services in Greek homes around the world.
Traditionally fixed once a year as the meal to break the fast following the Great Lent, Mayiritsa is a soup that is served following midnight Easter services in Greek homes around the world.
Greek Easter Bread - Tsoureki
This braided or twisted sweet bread is made throughout the year and at other holidays, but it is an Easter tradition decorated with red eggs, symbols of the holiday. Also delicious for breakfast or with coffee or tea.
This braided or twisted sweet bread is made throughout the year and at other holidays, but it is an Easter tradition decorated with red eggs, symbols of the holiday. Also delicious for breakfast or with coffee or tea.
Greek Orthodox Easter Recipes & Menu
Greek Easter is a joyous celebration that brings together family, friends, and strangers around tables of fabulous food. Take some ideas from my Easter menu and add your own touches to create a festive meal.
Greek Easter is a joyous celebration that brings together family, friends, and strangers around tables of fabulous food. Take some ideas from my Easter menu and add your own touches to create a festive meal.
10 Favorite Greek Lenten Recipes
Greek Orthodox dietary restrictions prohibit eating foods that contain or are derived from red blooded animals, which means no meat, no fish, no dairy products. But that doesn't mean that foods are bland or tasteless. These favorite Greek Lenten dishes are delicious!
Greek Orthodox dietary restrictions prohibit eating foods that contain or are derived from red blooded animals, which means no meat, no fish, no dairy products. But that doesn't mean that foods are bland or tasteless. These favorite Greek Lenten dishes are delicious!
Menu for Clean Monday of Lent - Kathari Theftera
Clean Monday is the first day of the Greek Orthodox Lenten season and foods eaten on this day are traditional - and delicious. Here's a sample menu for this day of picnics and kite-flying.
Clean Monday is the first day of the Greek Orthodox Lenten season and foods eaten on this day are traditional - and delicious. Here's a sample menu for this day of picnics and kite-flying.
Clean Monday in the Country - a Photo Gallery
Clean Monday, the first day of the Greek Orthodox Great Lent, is a day of celebration. Greeks gather - as families, friends, or entire communities - to enjoy a day of picnics with traditional foods, music, and dancing. Enjoy the photos!
Clean Monday, the first day of the Greek Orthodox Great Lent, is a day of celebration. Greeks gather - as families, friends, or entire communities - to enjoy a day of picnics with traditional foods, music, and dancing. Enjoy the photos!
Breaking the Fast at Greek Easter
Menu and recipes for the traditional meal eaten after the midnight Service of the Resurrection that breaks the Lenten fast at Greek Orthodox Easter.
Menu and recipes for the traditional meal eaten after the midnight Service of the Resurrection that breaks the Lenten fast at Greek Orthodox Easter.
Reduce Stress when Preparing Your Easter Meal
Traditional Greek Easter meals can include a few appetizers or nibbles, one or more main dishes with accompanying sides, and a few desserts. Here are some ideas to help reduce the stress of preparing your Easter meal and add to your enjoyment of the gathering.
Traditional Greek Easter meals can include a few appetizers or nibbles, one or more main dishes with accompanying sides, and a few desserts. Here are some ideas to help reduce the stress of preparing your Easter meal and add to your enjoyment of the gathering.
A Greek Game with Red Eggs at Easter
Tsougrisma is a game played in Greek homes around the world at Easter. It's all about cracked eggs. Learn more.
Tsougrisma is a game played in Greek homes around the world at Easter. It's all about cracked eggs. Learn more.
Greek Easter Bread - Braided Loaves
"Tsoureki" may be well-known as an Easter tradition, but it's a delightful sweet bread often served as a dessert bread, breakfast bread, or snack. This version is simpler than other traditional versions.
"Tsoureki" may be well-known as an Easter tradition, but it's a delightful sweet bread often served as a dessert bread, breakfast bread, or snack. This version is simpler than other traditional versions.
Greek Easter Bread with a Bread Machine - Tsoureki
Tsoureki, the sweet bread made at Easter, can also be made in a bread machine to enjoy at any time.
Tsoureki, the sweet bread made at Easter, can also be made in a bread machine to enjoy at any time.
Greek Orthodox Easter & Lent Glossary
Words and terms used in connection with Greek Lent and Easter, pronunciations and translations.
Words and terms used in connection with Greek Lent and Easter, pronunciations and translations.