Greece's background

     Greek customs are a very important aspect of Greece and its culture and also its traditions. In America, most people believe Christmas is the most important holiday however in Greece they treasure Easter more than Christmas. On Good Thursday and Good Saturday, women dye eggs red and bake buns. On Good Friday, the day of mourning, they decorated Epitaphios, the tomb of Christ with his icon, in flowers and carry it around the village then return back to the church where the believers would kiss the image of Christ. They also believe in superstitions as well. For example, instead of Friday the 13th they believe in Tuesday the 13th with the same things applying.  They also celebrate a festive called Carnival (In Greece it is called Apokries) where they feast for two weeks. Everyone is dressed up and parties take place in the streets and bars, throwing confetti to each other.  Right across Turkey is Greece. It is surrounded by water on three sides and is slowly going underwater economically and geologically.