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Stories from Marmaketos · Greece

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culture 10d ago Marmaketos

Ancient Greek Village Celebrates Easter Tradition

The village of Marmaketos in Lasithi, Crete, is celebrating a unique Easter custom. The tradition begins on Good Friday when women gather wild orchids and flowers from their gardens. These flowers are used to decorate the epitaph.