It also turns out that Orthodox Easter is celebrated slightly differently, so read on for some unique Greek Easter traditions; then, go ahead and incorporate some of them into your own festivities ...

The breaking of the egg — which Greek custom has made ... Brissias said. "In the Orthodox Christian tradition, these dyed eggs are distributed on Easter Sunday to the faithful following Paschal ...

The vibrant red color of the Easter eggs is no accident. In Greek Orthodox tradition, red symbolizes the blood of Christ shed on the cross. The hard shell of the egg represents the sealed tomb of ...

On Easter Sunday, Katerina "Kathy" Vainas ... At 12 a.m. on Saturday, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church will glow with the sights of candlelight, and the sound of a hymn proclaiming the rise ...

but to send them to a Greek Orthodox primary and secondary school. At Easter, Father Sofatzis’ family would have “double traditions and double celebrations,” he said, noting that ...

Eastern Orthodox churches — such as the Greek and Russian branches ... to learn what defines the Easter experience in their traditions and what visitors can expect should they attend.

Ms Pepper follows the traditions of the Greek Orthodox Church ... Also among the Easter celebrations this year will be Orthodox Ethiopian Christians celebrating 'Fasika', which means Easter ...