Greek Easter (Pascha)

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  1. 2. On Easter, Greeks exchange these colored eggs as a symbol of Christ's blood and the Resurrection.
  2. 3. This is the Greek word for Easter, the most joyous and important celebration in the Greek Orthodox Church.
  3. 5. A traditional Easter dish symbolizing Jesus, the Lamb of God, often served with special herbs.
  4. 7. A decorated cloth representing the burial shroud of Christ, often used in Good Friday services.
  5. 9. On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the ________ of Jesus Christ, symbolizing new life and hope.
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  1. 1. The day marking the beginning of lent.
  2. 4. The week leading up to Easter, filled with special services and commemorations of Jesus' final days.
  3. 5. The 40 days of fasting and reflection leading up to Easter, a time to prepare hearts and minds.
  4. 6. A sweet, braided bread, often baked during Easter, symbolizing the joy of the Resurrection.
  5. 8. The midnight Resurrection service on Holy Saturday night is also known by this Greek word, meaning "Resurrection."