Celebrate Greek Orthodox tradition with this delicious Lazarakia recipe—sweet buns made for the Saturday of Lazarus, filled with halvas, walnuts, and tahini. A unique twist on a beloved custom.
Greek Easter traditions
Ovelias is a Greek Easter tradition where a whole lamb is roasted on the spit. The word ovelias pronounced Oh-veh-LI-as comes from the ancient Greek word “ovelos” which used to be a wooden or steel rod, where pieces of meat were skewered on and slowly cooked. Nowdays, the word “ovelias” means a whole lamb cooked for Easter on the spit.
Koulourakia Paschalina are Greek Easter Traditional Cookies, which are crispy outside and soft inside, full of orange flavour.