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Greek Easter Sunday April 12

Greek Orthodox Easter in 2026 falls on Sunday, April 12

For Orthodox Christians, Easter, known as Pascha (Πάσχα), is the most important celebration of the year. Churches fill with candlelight at midnight, families gather after weeks of fasting, and the familiar greeting “Christ is risen” (Χριστός Ανέστη) can be heard.

Easter Egg Dye 2026

traditional red

traditional red

traditional red

Currently available at our shop with limited inventory

$3 / package

greek blue

traditional red

traditional red

Currently available at our shop

$ / package

easy to use

traditional red

easy to use

This product is easy to use.

Easter Food 2026

Easter bread

greek almond cookies

Ground mahlep

SOLD OUT FOR 2026.  Thank you to all of our customers who have ordered Easter Bread - we are so blessed to be a part of your Easter Celebration.

Ground mahlep

greek almond cookies

Ground mahlep

 Culinary Uses - $5 limited Inventory
Ground mahlep is a traditional ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern baking. It is commonly added to:

  • Greek tsoureki (braided sweet bread)
  • Armenian cheoreg and Turkish paskalya çöreği
  • Middle Eastern ma'amoul cookies and pastries
  • Cakes, buns, pies, and custards 4
    It pairs well with citrus zest, ci

 Culinary Uses - $5 limited Inventory
Ground mahlep is a traditional ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern baking. It is commonly added to:

  • Greek tsoureki (braided sweet bread)
  • Armenian cheoreg and Turkish paskalya çöreği
  • Middle Eastern ma'amoul cookies and pastries
  • Cakes, buns, pies, and custards 4
    It pairs well with citrus zest, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla, adding depth and a unique aromatic character to desserts and holiday breads.

greek almond cookies

greek almond cookies

greek almond cookies

These delectable cookies will be available for purchase Friday and Saturday, April 10/11.                   Koulourakia cookies originated from Greece and are traditionally made on Holy Saturday to be served the next morning for Easter. They later gained popularity across Europe and the United States and are now enjoyed on all major Greek holidays and at various festivals and celebrations 



Easter Lambada Candles 2026 - Sold out for 2026

Watch for 2027

custom lambada candles

custom lambada candles

custom lambada candles

custom lambada candles

custom lambada candles

 The traditional customary gift for Easter is the“Lambada” (Easter candle) which is lit on the midnight service of Easter Saturday. The exquisitely unique Lambada is a gift given by godparents to their godchildren 

the lambada candle

custom lambada candles

the lambada candle

 The Lambada plays a significant role in the Easter festivities. On Holy Saturday as the faithful prepare for the Resurrection people gather at church, with their Lambada candle and listen to the liturgy of the Resurrection. At midnight, the church’s lights are turned off, symbolising the passing of Christ into Hades. As the priest chants

 The Lambada plays a significant role in the Easter festivities. On Holy Saturday as the faithful prepare for the Resurrection people gather at church, with their Lambada candle and listen to the liturgy of the Resurrection. At midnight, the church’s lights are turned off, symbolising the passing of Christ into Hades. As the priest chants the hymn “Come Receive the Light”, the crowd lights their Lambada with the Holy Light. Everyone passes the flame one to another. When the priest chants “Christos Anesth” (Christ is risen), the believers say it to one another and receive in reply “Alithos Anesth” (indeed, He has risen) while exchanging wishes and kisses. It is truly beautiful spectacle and the pinnacle of the celebrations.

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