President Trump launched Holy Week with a Palm Sunday message, pledging to defend the Christian faith. He and First Lady Melania joined Christians in commemorating Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, emphasizing the significance of Holy Week’s events, culminating in Easter.
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As Greece enters Holy Week, the Hellenic National Meteorological Service forecasts warm weather with temperatures above seasonal norms. Scattered showers are expected, particularly in western and northern regions, with Holy Tuesday and Good Friday seeing the most rain. Mild conditions and African dust may affect visibility, but sunshine will prevail in many areas.
On the Saturday before Holy Week, the Orthodox Church commemorates a major feast of the year, the miracle of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ when he raised Lazarus from the dead after he had lain in the grave four days.
As Easter approaches, Greece buzzes with the start of the holiday exodus. Ferries from Piraeus to the Cyclades sailed at 70% capacity on Friday, carrying eager travelers to Paros, Naxos, and Santorini. With Holy Week nearing, the Greek Police are rolling out stricter traffic measures nationwide, targeting speeding, drunk driving, and other violations to ensure safe journeys for all during this festive season.
As Easter nears, Greece’s market is buzzing with festive energy. Starting April 10, stores will adopt holiday hours, while the “Easter Basket” initiative, featuring lamb, goat, tsoureki, and chocolate eggs, launched in supermarkets on April 7. With consumers eyeing necessities amid rising costs, retailers hope the season—and early pension payments—will boost sales after a slow start to the year.
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Greek Easter is the most important religious and cultural celebration in Greece. In 2025, Greek Easter is celebrated on the 20th of April. Here are some of the unique Greek Orthodox Easter traditions and customs.
Greek schools will reopen on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, following the Christmas and New Year’s holiday break. Students and teachers can look forward to several extended holiday periods throughout the year, including Easter and the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople has renewed his proposal for a unified Easter celebration date for the Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches. Addressing resistance, he emphasized that this initiative focuses solely on the Easter date and not on shared services. With Easter 2025 aligning for both traditions, Bartholomew remains hopeful for an agreement with Pope Francis, which could also extend to Anglican and other Protestant churches in the future.
Plan your 2025 travels in Greece with this guide to important holidays. From the vibrant celebrations of Carnival and Tsiknopempti to the solemn observances of Lent and Easter, understand the key dates and traditions that shape the Greek calendar year. This guide covers major religious holidays like Easter and the Annunciation, national holidays like Labor Day, and traditional festivities like Clean Monday.
Greece’s traditional Easter soup, magiritsa, ranks among the world’s top 3 soups according to TasteAtlas, alongside Filipino batchoy and Turkish kelle paça çorbası. This hearty soup, made with lamb offal, vegetables, and dill, marks the end of the Lenten fast.
Discover the magic of Greece through the Telegraph’s top 20 travel experiences, from the breathtaking sunsets of Santorini to the rich culinary traditions in Thessaloniki. Explore the wonders of ancient sites, picturesque islands, and vibrant cultural festivities that make Greece a must-visit destination.
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