Articles tagged ‘Easter’

Festivals and Customs in Kefalonia

By Cristina | August 16th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

The Greek islands are famous for their customs and festivals. It’s been said times and times around that one should spend Easter at least once in a life time in Greece. Beside Easter, Kefalonia’s festivals include: The Carnival, Christmas and New Year, March 25 (or the Annunciation of Virgin Mary), May Day, August 15, Celebration [...]

 

Random Greece Photo of the Moment

By Cristina | June 25th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

Here’s a random photo taken in Aegina in 2005 and part of our Islands set of our Greece photos page. Easter is one of the most beautiful holidays to be spent in Greece, not only for its religious significance but also for the colorful parades and other events that take place all over Greece.

 

Palm Sunday in Greece

By Cristina | March 21st, 2008 | Add a Comment »

Palm Sunday is a very important day of the Greek Orthodox Church. It’s celebrated on the Sunday before Easter. In 2008, Palm Sunday falls on April 20.
Palm Sunday is celebrated to commemorate the triumphal entry of Jesus in Jerusalem on the back of a young donkey after the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. [...]