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Inseparable friends: Lamb Elpida and human Giorgos on Milos (video)

June 1, 2022 animals, FEATURED, News 1

Very morning when Giorgos Kourelis leaves his home for his daily walk and errands, young lamb Elpida is ready to go with him. Giorgos and Elpida stroll through the narrow streets of Adamantas on the island of Milos for the joy of locals and visitors. Before they leave home, lamb …

Price hikes threaten Greeks’ beloved Easter lamb roasted on the spit

April 18, 2022 Economy, FEATURED, Uncategorized Comments Off on Price hikes threaten Greeks’ beloved Easter lamb roasted on the spit

Greeks are puzzled about what to bring on the Easter table and turn the euro coin twice before they proceed with purchases. Tradition requires lamb or little goat preferably whole and nicely grilled over an open fire on a spit. A delicacy is also mouth-watering kokoretsi, dyed eggs, a plethora …

Greeks celebrate Easter away from churches with lamb and dance (videos)

April 20, 2020 CORONAVIRUS, Lifestyle Comments Off on Greeks celebrate Easter away from churches with lamb and dance (videos)

Away from the churches and amid strict lockdown restrictions, Greeks celebrated Jesus Resurrection on their balconies, holding white candles and watching thousands of fireworks illuminating the night sky. On Easter Sunday, they stayed at home enjoying the traditional Easter table in narrow family circle without relatives and friends. The government …

Mikis Theodorakis: The Easter Lamb tradition is a “national shame!”

March 30, 2018 animals 1

Famous music composer Mikis Theodorakis made an intervention ahead of the Greek Orthodox Easter and described the tradition of roasting lamb as a ‘national shame.” In a blog post, 93-year-old Theodorakis said the tradition was “barbaric” and needs to be stopped. “Easter is coming again. The days of the massacre …

Cute little lamb offered as oblation to St Andrew? Animal lover files lawsuit

December 2, 2017 animals 1

A little lamb tied outside the church of Saint Andrew in Patras caused the intervention the public prosecutor and local police after an animal lover filed a lawsuit. The little lamb was offered as oblation by a faithful member of the parish on the name day of the Saint on …

The real Greek Easter: happy meal with family and friends

May 5, 2013 Very Mix 14

I was asked to upload some pictures of the real Greek Easter. “But what is the real Greek Easter?” I asked. The answer was more than obvious: it had to do with food. The traditional Easter Meals. And the several layers of cholesterol in form of grilled lamb, kokotetsi and …

Flying Greek Lambs On Easter

April 14, 2012 Economy 2

It looks as if lambs have been flying this year in Greece. Not the lambs themselves but the prices they are being sold. Furthermore, the limited supplies due to the crisis seem to have created a …lamb shortage. Greek media report that many consumers will celebrate Easter not with the traditional …

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