Lent
Carnivals in full swing in Patras and other parts of Greece on last day before Lent
The big carnival parade in the centre of Patras began in a riot of colours and joyful music on Sunday afternoon,
Ten days before Lent, Greeks celebrate “Tsiknopempti” with barbecues and smiles [photos, videos]
Today Greece kicked off its colorful and festive carnival season with “TsiknoPempti”—literally smoky Thursday. Lent begins