‘Flour war’ erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of Lent

The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi exploded into a messy and colorful “flour war” on Monday for its annual end of carnival season festivities that mark the start of the Lent season.
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A colorful 'flour war' in Greece marks the start of Lent, in photos

Residents and visitors in the Greek seaside town of Galaxidi joyfully throw bags of dyed flour at each other, erupting into a ...
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Greek celebrate Clean Monday with kites and lots of fasting food

With kites in the sky, "opulent" even though fasting dishes and the revival of century-old customs Greeks celebrated the Clean Monday ...
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The Countdown to the Resurrection: Greek Orthodox Easter 2026

The countdown toward Easter, the "Feast of Feasts," begins on February 23, 2026, with the dawn of Kathara Deftera (Clean ...
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Easter Destinations in Greece That Promise to Make Your Social Media Photos Shine

Here are the Easter destinations across Greece featuring some of the most unique customs that promise to make your social ...
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Easter bunny mansion in Celebration Florida

Celebrate Easter at this over-the-top decorated mansion in Celebration, Florida! Featuring Easter eggs, bunnies and lots of color, this home is known for major holiday decorations. Trump vows 'big ...
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When is Easter 2026 and why do we celebrate it?

Why is Easter early in 2026? The holiday date is determined by the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox, which is March 20. The Paschal full moon will occur on April 1, ...
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Florida’s Greek community gathers for 120th Epiphany celebration and annual dive to retrieve cross

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s largest Greek Orthodox community gathered Tuesday for its 120th Epiphany celebration, where dozens of teens dove into chilly water to retrieve a cross in front of ...