Easter

Easter is the most important religious festival of the year for the Orthodox Church. Good Friday sees candle-lit holy processions departing from churches in most towns and villages. On the Saturday evening, a solemn church service is held, concluding with the midnight resurrection - church bells ring, candles are lit and a big feast of dyed red Easter eggs andmagaritsa soup ensues. Easter Sunday is given over to a massive family lunch of whole spit-roast lamb and lots of wine.