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Maundy Thursday traditions in western Thessaly: From dyeing eggs with madder root to graveside rituals and the overnight vigil at the Epitaph

The folklorist Vasiliki Koziou-Kolofotia records the Easter traditions of the Thessalian plain

August 15th: Traditions and customs for the Dormition of the Theotokos in every corner of Greece

From the eight-day celebration in Tinos and the pilgrimage of the faithful to Panagia Soumela, to the festivals and traditions on various islands of the country.

Easter Sunday: A journey through the customs & traditions of Greece

From the authentic island feasts in Kea and Olympos of Karpathos, to the Vespers of Love chanted in the Tsakonian language in Leonidio, and the roasting of lamb on the spit in pits in Amfikleia

How Easter Sunday is celebrated throughout Greece – From the burning of Judas in Saint Nicholas to the fotikia of Epirus

The customs and traditions of the day across the country - On Mount Athos, on Sunday morning the Easter table includes fish soup and fish

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