Easter lamb traditions vary widely across Greece, shaped by local customs and beliefs

Easter Sunday in Greece is characterized by the outdoor roasting of a lamb or goat on a spit, on grills and large ovens

While the core religious rituals continued unchanged from the Byzantine tradition, historical accounts shed light on how the great feast day of Easter was experienced, expressed and remembered during the often dour era of Ottoman rule

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Easter lamb traditions vary widely across Greece, shaped by local customs and beliefs

Easter Sunday in Greece is characterized by the outdoor roasting of a lamb or goat on a spit, on grills and large ovens

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Easter lamb traditions vary widely across Greece, shaped by local customs and beliefs

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Easter lamb traditions vary widely across Greece, shaped by local customs and beliefs

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