Easter Monday – April 17 Orthodox Easter can sometimes occur on the same day as Western Easter, as it did back in 2017. Eastern Orthodox Christianity also celebrates Christmas at a later date.

Whole lambs roasted outdoors on a spit rotisserie is a popular menu item for Greek Easter, ... Hours: Most stores are open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Easter Sunday or Resurrection Sunday marks the end of Holy Week and the beginning of a 50-day period called Eastertide, which ends on Pentecost The first day of this Easter Time is ...

In case that’s not your thing: Greek tradition abounds at the Med, with dishes such as the lasagna-like moussaka (eggplant, ground beef and béchamel, $16) and gemista (ground beef- and rice ...

Easter Monday is not just the end of a long weekend. It reminds Christians of the living Christ who walked among His followers after rising from the dead, strengthening their faith and inspiring ...

As a result, Greek Easter or Orthodox Easter can vary from the main Easter celebrations in the western world. In some years, both are on the same date, as happened in 2017, in other years they aren't.

The stock market is open on Easter Monday because it is not a federal holiday. Here's a full list. There are 11 federal holidays on the U.S. calendar in 2025 — and Easter Monday isn’t one of them.

Target will be open for its regular hours on Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Monday. This year, Target and other retailers are participating in a “blackout” in which they close their doors ...

Monday kicks off Greek Easter week. On this day, I stock up on vegan goodies, including plenty of fruit and vegetables, legumes and bread. I eat comforting vegetable soups, sandwiches and pasta.

Easter specialities. 1. Magiritsa After midnight mass, Greeks break their fast with this rich soup. Traditionally, it’s made with the offal of the lambs.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Sunday marks the celebration of Greek Orthodox Easter! ... 40 days of reflection and fasting, which starts on Clean Monday and ends on Lazarus Saturday.