Carnival in the Cyclades
Carnival or "Apokries" (literary the period during which Greeks do not eat meat-) are celebrated with group masquerades, dancing and satire; those customs vary depending on the area. The elements of the Carnival in the Cyclades, just like everywhere in Greece, are the fun, the jokes and the disguises that are cause for roistering, wine drinking and teasing. In the Cyclades, the Carnival celebrations are special and full of inspiration and form the expression of a remarkable and unique fo.....
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Easter in Greece is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon of vernal Equinox and is the most important Christian feast regarding the folklore festivals and celebrations. Traditional customs revive in Cyclades during the Easter period. The Passions and Resurrection of Jesus Christ are celebrated with special splendor and devoutness in each island of Cyclades.On the island of Amorgos the Saturday of Lazarus the housewives are baking dough doll-shaped cookies called "lazarakia.....
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