Ash Monday in Greece
by luc • 10 March, 2003 • General • 2 Comments
Today is Ash Monday here in Greece, the beginning of a period of fasting, also known as the Great Lent. In Greek it is called Tessarakosti, meaning 40 days. This day is also called “Clean Monday”. From what I’ve been told, people will empty their cupboards and refrigerators of all animal products. I’ve no...
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