Easter is the greatest religious festival of the year on Zakynthos, kept with deep devotion and distinctive local customs. Holy Week brings solemn church services, the mourning of Good Friday, and processions of the Epitaphios through the streets. On Holy Saturday morning comes a famous custom, when people throw clay pots from their balconies to … Read more
Greek Orthodox Easter in Athens is the most important and moving celebration of the year, with candlelit Holy Week processions, the dramatic midnight resurrection service, fireworks and the Sunday lamb feast. Experience it alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for an unforgettable visit. This profound celebration is a spiritual highlight of … Read more
Corfu Easter is widely regarded as the most spectacular in Greece, famous for the pot-throwing tradition on Holy Saturday, when thousands of clay pots are hurled from balconies, alongside solemn processions, philharmonic bands and Resurrection fireworks. This guide covers the pot throwing, the Holy Week traditions, where to watch and tips for visiting. Easter is … Read more
Greek holiday customs and traditions explained: Christmas to Easter, name days & panigyria. Learn key rituals, foods, greetings, and etiquette to join in. Powered by GetYourGuide If you’ve ever landed in Greece thinking “We’ll just catch the sights,” and then found yourself pulled into a candlelit procession, a loud family table, or a village square … Read more