Holy Saturday Pot Throwing in Greece

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Holy Saturday Pot Throwing in Greece


The Greek Island of Corfu welcomes spring with the sounds of smashing pottery. After a traditional Easter mass, a bell-chime at 11AM signals locals to join in the fun and toss old pots out of their windows. In doing so, the broken pots symbolize the idea of ‘out with the old, in with the new!”

 

While Easter is observed worldwide, some countries have a surprising way to celebrate this holiday of rebirth and fertility. Enjoy your backyard egg hunt, and then consider some of these traditions from across the globe. From pot throwing, to spanking, to an annual ‘egg roll,’ these Easter customs are certainly interesting!

 


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