Just because you’re stuck in the city, that doesn’t mean you can’t experience Easter like a Greek.

Easter in Greece is an unforgettable experience. For Greeks, the Greek Orthodox Easter is the most important holiday of the year. It commemorates the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ and celebrates the resurrection.

Colored by the customs and traditions of Santorini, brimful of images, scents and flavors, Easter in the beautiful island is simply one of a kind. Against the backdrop of the awesome beauty of na…

Easter is the most sacred of Greek Orthodox holidays. It takes place in spring and it symbolizes the cycle of life, as the Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ. If you follow the religious rituals they lead to inner reflection, discipline, compassion … Continue reading →

­I don' t want to speak about Easter days. For me, these days, this week, this day, is better captured in silence. I am home again, in an island again, surrounded by the smell of fresh oregano and sage. Grateful for the presence of all the familiar faces that I will see tonight at the…

Easter, Santorini island - Greece

Great Lent, Holy Week and Pascha in the Greek Orthodox Church

Easter dates for the Catholic and Orthodox faiths typically differ. Greek Orthodox Easter, or Pascha, is approaching. This religious holiday is observed in

The biggest celebration on the Greek Orthodox calendar — bigger than Christmas — is Easter.