Easter in Georgia is the most important day for Georgian Orthodox church. The majority of traditions are coming from the religious rituals.
40 days before Easter, church declares fasting
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The GOOD FRIDAY in Georgia is called as “Red Friday”. Children paint eggs in red. Because. The red-shelled eggs represent the blood of Christ. Secondly, people bake or buy a special Easter cake Paska which symbolizes Golgotha, the site where Jesus was crucified.
On Saturday night, the day before Easter Sunday, the most devoted Orthodox Christians go to church and attend an overnight special service conducted in almost every church across the country.
The day after Easter Georgians bring food and wine to cemeteries and feast near the graves of their loved ones. They perform egg-tapping and egg-rolling traditions to tell their ancestors that Jesus has risen.
In the celebration of Easter Georgian people pray Jesus, remember forebear, and celebrate with family .
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