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What is your favourite Greek holiday?

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Mine is coming up!! It's August 15 aka the festival of Panagia. I love all of the celebrations and panigiria that happen when I'm there. That's why it's such a special time to visit. What are yours?
 
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My favorite Greek holiday is Easter!

So many amazing religous traditions, traditional Greek food, fun kefi and parea for a big Easter celebration! 🇬🇷
 
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Easter and I love the panigiria leading up to August 15.
 
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100% Easter for me, as well. So many beautiful family and church traditions!
 
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nickstamoulis said:
My favorite Greek holiday is Easter!

So many amazing religous traditions, traditional Greek food, fun kefi and parea for a big Easter celebration! 🇬🇷
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nickstamoulis said:
My favorite Greek holiday is Easter!

So many amazing religous traditions, traditional Greek food, fun kefi and parea for a big Easter celebration! 🇬🇷
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Mine is Easter too, having grown up in the Greek Church, I will admit I have yet to see an Ephitafio decorated so richly as here in South Africa. We have an abundance of flora all year round due to the climate.
 
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Sundance said:
Mine is Easter too, having grown up in the Greek Church, I will admit I have yet to see an Ephitafio decorated so richly as here in South Africa. We have an abundance of flora all year round due to the climate.
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Wow that sounds beautiful...do you have any pictures? The Epitafio is my favourite part of the Easter week services
 
knicks_fan87 said:
Mine is coming up!! It's August 15 aka the festival of Panagia. I love all of the celebrations and panigiria that happen when I'm there. That's why it's such a special time to visit. What are yours?
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This is a really great time of year! I love the festival of the Panagia, as well. I also love Easter!
 
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