Sizzling Europe

The Easter starts on the Saturday of Lazarus and it is the time where children often go door to door singing the hymn of “Lazaros” and then they collect money and eggs.

During the Byzantine times, people often bake ring-breads with a red egg in the middle of the bread. The egg is said to be a symbol of life while its red color is the color of life. In Greece, it is celebrated during the lent season. The Greek used the egg as an honor to the blood of Christ through an exchange of Crimson eggs. There are also wonderful and fun outdoor banquets on Easter Sunday. It is where the barbequed lamb, eggs, bread, salad, and Easter cake is presented on long tables which everyone will share and enjoy.

The Greeks bring around a brightly colored egg during Easter Sunday and when they meet another person, these people knock their eggs together and they usually say, “Christ is risen.” The Easter is indeed a very significant family religious festival and on Easter eve, the churches are crowded.

easter, greece, festival