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The Calendar of Greek is full of festivals and the Greeks are always hyped up for the celebration. This is the country where they celebrate birthday two time; one on the born day and other on the day of a saint you\u2019re named after. The ancient Greek festivals draw their origin from the depths of ancient Greek prehistory. The Greek festival is celebrated in any part of the world. The Greek festivals are celebrated according to the places. You can celebrate the Greek festival in a different part of the world like Greek festival Boston, Greek festival long island, Greek festival Cleveland.<\/em><\/p>\n

A countless number of people gets gather around, hundred of performances awaiting, dozens of Greek instrument tuned, countless food stalls set up. These festivals are also a celebration of the unity of the entire Greek community. Along with music, dance is another center of attraction.<\/p>\n

7 Best Greek festivals<\/h2>\n

Greek festivals are a celebration of Greek culture set up with Greek dance, music, food, and cultural display. If you\u2019re planning to be part of some Greek festivals, here are some festival you wouldn\u2019t want to miss:<\/p>\n

1. Easter<\/h3>\n
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Easter is one of the significant and scared festivals among the Greek festivals. Series of celebrations and a week of fasting for the honor and resurrection of the Jesus Christ are an important part of Greek life.<\/p>\n

Friday is considered as one of the holiest days of the Easter week. This day continues the mourning process that started on Thursday evening. Every day in the church, the Divine Liturgy is read except this particular Friday. The bell of church rings all day in mournful tone and the flags are kept half-mast. Gases are not lighted for food in the house of devotees. If they do cook the food then the traditional food is cooked. Children and women take a flower to decorate the Epitaphio (bier of Christ) to the church. And it beautifully decorated.<\/p>\n

Saturday night is important because the most important religious event Resurrection Mass (Anastasi) takes place. Eternal flame brought by military jet is carried to the local church by the priest. Churches are lighted up by the candles using the eternal flames and the occasion of resurrection is greeted by kisses and hugs. After celebrating the resurrection moments, families go to their home and break their fast in traditional food and crack the red-dyed eggs.<\/p>\n

Easter Sunday is celebrated with traditional foods and feast of lamb roast. You would definitely want to be invited to the Greek home. The feast is enjoyed with traditional dances and fireworks.<\/p>\n

Date: Sunday, April 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> Greece In December: A Guide To Explore The Gem Of Aegean Sea During Winters!<\/a><\/p>\n

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