Easter Eggs

Some photos from the Pascha.

Greek Easter Bread, Tsoureki or Lampropsomo.

I bought this from a bakery in my neighbourhood. 700 gramme bread for 6 euros. Tasted not bad, but was too dry for my taste; I guess it tastes better, if I make bread pudding with it.

Mom-in-Law made her special Easter bread, instead.

I wondered what Κ.Π. means and asked Bro-in-Law who thought they were really Χ.Π. for Χρόνια Πολλά. Never Mind...

Red eggs for the egg cracking game. I won once, but lost on the other side.



The ones above were dyed by Mom-in-Law, but these below were sold painted.

They were beautiful, but not particularly appetizing.

Easter Sunday was a very fine day - sunny and warm. After the big Easter lunch, we went out for coffee with friends.

I had mint tea: glass pot and tea cup were beautiful in the sun.

Megari Paraskevi Photos

Χριστός Ανέστη!

I did not have time to write this blog these days, but I want to upload some photos just for my memory's sake.

These are myrrophores just before the evening service.

The myrrophores throw flour petals to Jesus's Epitaphio; they represent three Marys who went to Jesus's tomb.

Do you see the purple cloth covering two columns in front of the church. Also inside the church was decorated with pieces of purple cloth and the priests were wearing purple garment. It is because in Greece purple is the colour of funeral.




The photo below was taken during the morning service. The red and white thing you see at the centre is the Epitaphios.

In the Orthodox church I used to go in England, the Epitaphios was decorated with white and purple flowers. So, the Greek Epitaphios looked as if celebrating.

Καλή Ανάσταση και Καλλό Πάσχα

I have been a bit disorganised in time wise because of heavy church-going and have not had time to write on this blog.

I bought some meat and some cheese and milk for the week from tomorrow. Besides, I bought a Toureki from the usual bakery in my neighbourhood.



Tsoureki is Greek Easter bread. It is similar to Brioche, but has particular smell because of mahlepi and mastiha. Because of butter and egg content, it is suitable for the fat week ahead.

I wish all the Orthodox people happy Easter tomorrow.