27
Feb
Clean Monday is a special day for many people in Greece and Cyprus. It marks the start of Lent, a period before Easter when people prepare by being kind and thinking about good things. On this day, families go outside for picnics, eat foods like bread and beans, and fly kites. It's called "Clean" because it means cleaning your heart and mind from bad thoughts, kind of like a fresh start. It's a happy day with lots of fun activities, and it's a time to enjoy nature and be with family and friends.
How to celebrate Clean Monday?
Start your day with a big, yummy breakfast without meat or dairy. Spend some time cleaning your room or helping tidy up around the house. Go outside and fly a kite with friends or family; it's lots of fun and perfect for the day! Enjoy a picnic with tasty food like bread, olives, and fresh veggies. Try drawing or painting to relax and be creative. Spend time with your loved ones, playing games or telling stories. Remember to enjoy the quieter moments and appreciate everything around you. End your day with a thankful heart and a smile.
Where Clean Monday is celebrated?
- - Greece
- - Cyprus
- - Romania
- - Albania
- - Bulgaria
- - Lebanon
- - Russia
- - Ukraine
- - Belarus
- - Georgia
- - Serbia
- - Moldova
- - North Macedonia
- - Montenegro
- - Kazakhstan
- - parts of the Middle East
- - parts of the Eastern Mediterranean
- - Eastern Orthodox communities around the world
