Greek easter traditions

7 Greek Easter traditions explained (+wishes in Greek)

Have you ever been to Greece during Easter?The weather is mild, the smell of flowers is sweet, the anticipation is glorious.Everything about this special holiday is so tied to the culture and the traditions.Here are 7 of the most important things you need to know about Easter in Greece.

Here's how to make authentic Greek Tsoureki. The traditional Greek sweet braided bread served during Easter. Soft and airy, flavored with plenty of butter and Mahleb powder (ground cherry seeds). #Greek #bread #Easter

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Traditional Greek

Greek Easter traditions, and learn how we dye really cool, and beautifuly looking Easter eggs.

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.

Foolproof Tsoureki recipe – traditional Greek Easter bread with mahleb and mastiha just like yiayia used to make! Sweet, fragrant & delicious

Traditional Greek Easter eggs, dyed with vibrant red coloring.

Greek Easter is impossible to enjoy without Tsoureki, is a sweet, egg-enriched bread and is formed of braided strands of dough. Tsoureki is a traditional Easter bread served in Greece to break the Lenten fast. This is a tried and tested recipe that my mom has been using for decades.