Greek Orthodox Easter traditions include: - Fasting and attending church services during Holy Week. - Women baking cookies and dyeing eggs red or bright colors on specific days. - Attending a Crucifixion service on Thursday night where the Gospels are read. - Decorating graves with flowers and enacting the burial of Jesus on Good Friday. - Midnight church service where candles are lit from a "Holy Light" and "Christ has risen" is chanted.

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14. In the morning of Easter Sunday the members of the family cook a lamb on the spit and the celebration lasts till late at night!

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