Understanding Greece – Red eggs

Why are eggs red? One of the oldest customs associated with the celebration of Christian Easter. It originates from Mesopotamia and the first Christian communities in the region. From there it spread to Europe and the entire Christian world. The Easter egg is red in color and symbolizes the blood that Christ shed on the […]

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