tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post6033177685237840480..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: That Easter in Greece ~Jackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-32227534050577071682013-05-22T16:33:38.061-07:002013-05-22T16:33:38.061-07:00A very different Easter, then. Sounds very interes...A very different Easter, then. Sounds very interesting. And that cheese pie looks similar to a Chilean empanada to me...Andrew Graeme Gouldhttp://www.andrewgraemegould.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-85276983778436392282013-05-18T06:12:01.619-07:002013-05-18T06:12:01.619-07:00Burning Judas was certainly a focus of the celebra...Burning Judas was certainly a focus of the celebration. As I mentioned above, in Elounda to the northeast of the island they set him afloat and burned him. We did notice on our travels the day after Easter Sunday that Judas was still laying on a pile of brush awaiting his fate (suspect it might have been too windy the night before).Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-38278765620135289072013-05-17T18:19:55.690-07:002013-05-17T18:19:55.690-07:00What an incredible experience! So many interesting...What an incredible experience! So many interesting traditions for the orthodox Easter celebration. I had never before heard of the burning of Judas. It's certainly a far cry from how we celebrate Easter here. I have a friend who is Greek Orthodox and I plan to find out from her now which of these traditions are practiced in Canada.Lisa Goodmurphyhttp://www.gonewiththefamily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-16231554366541033592013-05-17T15:52:26.636-07:002013-05-17T15:52:26.636-07:00Thanks much for returning the visit. Glad you enj...Thanks much for returning the visit. Glad you enjoyed our 'trip to Greece' this week.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-7914574793323014422013-05-17T15:50:37.507-07:002013-05-17T15:50:37.507-07:00And thanks again for hosting Friday Daydreamin'...And thanks again for hosting Friday Daydreamin' so we can participate. Always a pleasure.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-10933902503322457042013-05-17T15:50:05.201-07:002013-05-17T15:50:05.201-07:00It was fun to see it all close up and to be at lea...It was fun to see it all close up and to be at least on the fringes of it all.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-61246178226434546502013-05-17T15:49:32.592-07:002013-05-17T15:49:32.592-07:00It really is huge and huge in the sense of religio...It really is huge and huge in the sense of religious celebration and much gathering together of families (and related feasting) not like our commercialized eggs, chocolates, Easter brunches, etc. It was good to be reminded of the 'reason for the season' as they say about Christmas here.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-80741111962012851312013-05-17T14:22:33.274-07:002013-05-17T14:22:33.274-07:00What a wonderful trip, you are so lucky to be able...What a wonderful trip, you are so lucky to be able to sample the real life in Greece and not just the touristy part. Thank you for sharing the interesting story and for visiting us at pret-a-vivre.com.<br />We have a weekly linky party, please feel free to join us and share the fun :)<br />http://www.pret-a-vivre.com/2013/05/ready-to-waltz-its-party-time_16.html<br />Have a wonderful weekend!<br />BiTiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080084474249611409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-25310908119031663442013-05-17T13:04:50.410-07:002013-05-17T13:04:50.410-07:00Thank you for sharing with us how Easter is celebr...Thank you for sharing with us how Easter is celebrated in Greece - fascinating!!!<br /><br />Thanks for linking up with us!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116026852097580008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-88392772908537912342013-05-17T11:16:29.140-07:002013-05-17T11:16:29.140-07:00What a fascinating look at Easter in Greece. What a fascinating look at Easter in Greece. Tonyahttp://thetravelingpraters.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-90192591744478669222013-05-17T09:28:05.457-07:002013-05-17T09:28:05.457-07:00I get the feeling the Greek-Orthodox Easter is mor...I get the feeling the Greek-Orthodox Easter is more religious than the western version. Or that could just be because I live in Norway, where Easter is practically synonymous with skiing.Sophiehttp://www.sophiesworld.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-44362565928235622612013-05-17T05:04:36.104-07:002013-05-17T05:04:36.104-07:00It was a great experience - we are ready to celebr...It was a great experience - we are ready to celebrate Easter next year in Greece as well. Thanks for taking the time to comment, Jeff!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-22538292533864754692013-05-17T01:33:04.828-07:002013-05-17T01:33:04.828-07:00You bought Easter-time in Greece to life, Jackie a...You bought Easter-time in Greece to life, Jackie and Joel. Well done. Para poli oreo!Jeffrey Sigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00718317707555064653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-20062655511964053842013-05-16T20:50:14.417-07:002013-05-16T20:50:14.417-07:00Yes, I do understand that -- you are one who share...Yes, I do understand that -- you are one who shares my love of Greece. Thanks for stopping by today.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75624436340937956752013-05-16T20:49:23.681-07:002013-05-16T20:49:23.681-07:00It did feel like family when the tray came out of ...It did feel like family when the tray came out of the oven and we got the first pie! Yummy and special all at the same time.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78613633750108199792013-05-16T20:48:43.402-07:002013-05-16T20:48:43.402-07:00I thought of you Francesca while we traveled throu...I thought of you Francesca while we traveled through Crete. I so totally understand your love of this special place.<br />xoJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-79944989448536026162013-05-16T19:42:52.372-07:002013-05-16T19:42:52.372-07:00Okay, Jackie. You KNOW how I envy you spending Eas...Okay, Jackie. You KNOW how I envy you spending Easter week in Greece. And extra frosting on the cake was that church tour in Athens. Thanks so much for sharing.Vera Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979932693725250068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47112492962404657322013-05-16T17:00:22.850-07:002013-05-16T17:00:22.850-07:00How lucky to be involved in this important celebra...How lucky to be involved in this important celebration, and to be offered a cheese pie from the first batch. Great Memories.Budget Travel Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943323587509491729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-89810072960186338982013-05-16T16:38:02.653-07:002013-05-16T16:38:02.653-07:00Oh How I envy you - this is THE best time to be in...Oh How I envy you - this is THE best time to be in Greece - and thank you for sharing. I could smell the 'arni' on the spit from here! Travel safe and filakia xxxFrancesca Muirhttp://postcardpictures.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-14686434924722099102013-05-16T16:36:39.958-07:002013-05-16T16:36:39.958-07:00I should have also used the photo of the plate of ...I should have also used the photo of the plate of Easter cookies the owner of the hotel provided us. . .way too cool! If you get a chance to be in Greece over their Easter, you will thoroughly love the experience.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-59498606132031519712013-05-16T16:35:26.984-07:002013-05-16T16:35:26.984-07:00Oh I am so glad you enjoyed this post. It was fun...Oh I am so glad you enjoyed this post. It was fun putting it together and reliving such an interesting time in Greece.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-29889577314441309102013-05-16T16:33:52.874-07:002013-05-16T16:33:52.874-07:00Olympia, Your country and the people in it are so ...Olympia, Your country and the people in it are so warm and welcoming that our trip was simply unforgettable. It is already on our 'must return' list. Hugs, JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-16475185950693853252013-05-16T16:32:45.633-07:002013-05-16T16:32:45.633-07:00You nailed it: interesting, fun, religious and lou...You nailed it: interesting, fun, religious and loud pretty much sums it up. And you are correct about those future trips, Greece raised the bar so high that I am not sure any others this year will quite hit that mark.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-91657331706883077012013-05-16T15:06:01.299-07:002013-05-16T15:06:01.299-07:00How fantastic for you Jackie! I want one of those ...How fantastic for you Jackie! I want one of those cheese pies :) Your post makes me want to plan a trip to Greece and experience my own Easter there!Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81456243899498803172013-05-16T11:14:00.647-07:002013-05-16T11:14:00.647-07:00Oh, what a beautiful experience. I know how specia...Oh, what a beautiful experience. I know how special Greek easter is based on what I've seen from the Greek community in New York. I can just imagine how much more special it is in Greece. And such a blessing that you encountered those priests. Your photo of them is touching. I really enjoyed this post. Thanks for sharing. Marisol@TravelingSolemateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152801292753119882noreply@blogger.com