Kathara Deftera: A Festive Start to Lent

Kathara Deftera marks the beginning of Lent in Greece with traditions and rituals.

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Kathara Deftera, or Clean Monday, marks the beginning of Lent in Greece. Celebrated on the Monday after Carnival, it is a day full of traditions and rituals. Families come together to enjoy a special meal, focusing on vegetarian dishes. Seafood like octopus and shrimp play a big part in the feast, symbolizing a clean start. It's a time to cleanse both the body and soul, setting the tone for the forty-day fasting period.