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What to give a family for Greek Orthodox Easter(Pascha)?

Are there any specific gifts; food or otherwise that I can give to my Neighbors for their Easter?

The family includes two children, their father and his mother

Update:

First time I have asked a question and think I posted in a low traffic spot lol..

Thank you for your answers so far, I really appreciate the advice =)

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Actually, while the previous ideas are ok, there is no traditional Easter gift among Greeks. Give whatever you feel is right in your culture. A bottle of wine? A box of chocolates? Just a card? (Sure, devout orthodox Christians fast before Easter, but the fast ends with a feast, so don't worry about inappropriate foods!)

    If you want to impress them, though, tell them "Christos anesti" (with the accents on the "o" in the first word and the "e" in the second). This means "Christ is risen". Even if you don't tell them this, there's a good chance that they will treat you to some pastry or maybe even break a hardboiled, red Easter egg with you. :)

  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    A similar question was asked recently about what to give a Ukrainian Orthodox person for Easter. You might want to search for that question to see the various answers. Here's my answer to that person, slightly modified:

    Good for you for asking!

    A food basket is a good idea. Since many Orthodox fast from meat and dairy for Lent, something special from one of those categories would be nice, and show that you've given this some thought. Red hard-boiled eggs are also traditional. Chocolate is always a good idea.

    By the way, the traditional Orthodox greeting for Pascha is "Christ is risen!" ("Christos anesti!" in Greek). The response is "Indeed He is risen!" ("Alithos anesti!"). Be sure to wait until after the Easter services before you say it!

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Greek Orthodox Gifts

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    We go vegan for lent so wine candy or any thing non lenten would be apriciated.

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  • 1 decade ago

    I not really sure, but i'n sure they'll probably apprieciate candy or chocolate. =], hopes this helps.

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