Have you ever wondered why Greeks throw plates during celebrations or why they have a different date for Easter? Greece, a ...

The celebrations, also known as "Pure Monday", mark the end of carnival season and the start of Lent. It is a period ... or Jesus’ resurrection, and many Greek people also consider it a desire ...

At the end of the service, traditions ... wine throughout Lent. A fish symbol is also sometimes used to represent Christianity as a whole, and is known as the ichthus (the Greek word for fish).