The Greek language schools of the Greek Community of Melbourne, (GCM), are committed to meaningful and creative learning experiences. That creative approach is clear in their holiday program during the school break. This year’s holidays coincided with Orthodox Easter, so the program was dedicated
The rich Easter traditions of rural Greece come alive on Holy Thursday, particularly in the plains of western Thessaly, where customs, beliefs and rituals have been preserved across generations. According to local historian, author and folklorist Vasiliki Koziou-Kolofotia, Holy Thursday was a
From the cobblestone alleys of the Aegean islands to the cliffs of Meteora and the philharmonics of Corfu, Greek Easter remains a deeply immersive experience, blending faith, tradition, and travel. This year, many Greeks are leaving the cities, seeking destinations where Holy Week retains its
]]> Every Sunday Echoes It… But Easter Shouts It To begin with, every Sunday in the Christian church is really meant to carry the rhythm of Easter. That’s not poetic exaggeration… it’s reality. Every time believers gather, they’re stepping back into the most world-altering event in
With Easter just around the corner, many separated families are quietly bracing themselves, not just for chocolate-fuelled sugar highs, and the joy of Pascha, but for the potential emotional lows that often accompany school holidays. For co-parents, navigating custody arrangements, holiday plans
Το Easter Jeep Safari δεν είναι απλώς μια ετήσια συνάντηση φίλων της Jeep και της εκτός δρόμου οδήγησης. Πρόκειται για μια γιορτή στην οποία η αμερικάνικη εταιρία αξιοποιεί κάθε χρόνο σαν ένα εργαστήριο φαντασίας και μηχανικής παρουσιάζοντας ιδιαίτερες και πρωτότυπες δημιουργίες που
The Easter holidays are very nearly here bringing with them chocolate eggs, hot cross buns and two weeks of trying to keep the kids busy. If you are planning to celebrate Easter in London then you will be pleased to learn that there are lots of Easter treats in store. This is a really fun time to
The Triodion season in 2026 heralds the lively Carnival period in Greece, followed by the solemn preparation for Great Lent and the joyous celebration of Easter. This spiritually and culturally rich time officially begins on Sunday, February 1, 2026. What is the Triodion? In the Orthodox Christian
As we step into 2026, Greeks are gearing up for one of the most vibrant and spiritually significant periods of the year — the Triodion season. Officially starting on February 1, 2026, this period marks the opening of Carnival festivities and the beginning of preparations for the Great Lent that
