Carnival season in Greece
Carnival season in Greece is called "Apokries" (Οι Απόκριες - Το Καρναβάλι) a festive period of time taking place during the lead up to Lent (Feb 5 to Feb 26 in 2023). The date is set according to when Easter will occur on the Orthodox calendar.
Greek Carnival is celebrated with a variety of customs and traditions, such as dressing up in costumes, attending parades, and eating traditional foods.
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Καθαρά Δευτέρας (Kathara Deftera "Clean Monday") Mon, Feb 27, 2023, is a public holiday in Greece that is celebrated on the first day of Great Lent in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
It is during this time that Greeks prepare for the Easter holiday, which is the most important religious celebration in the Orthodox Christian calendar. It is a day for fasting, prayer, and reflection.
Traditionally, people celebrate Kathara Deftera by gathering with friends and family for a picnic, flying kites, and eating special Lenten foods such as lagana (a type of flatbread), taramosalata (a dip made from fish roe), and various vegetables and fruits. The flying of kites is a popular tradition, as it is believed to symbolize the ascension of the spirit towards God.
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