Burning of judas

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Burning of Judas

Separate custom of Easter is "Burning of Judas", which is found in several variants in many Greek locations. In the evening of the Resurrection or at Easter Day it is a representation in panoramic point. Then, the faithful "punish" the traitor of Jesus, setting fire to his makeshift, a construction of wood and straw. This custom is particularly popular in Crete, in Peloponnese and in Hydra. In Ermioni, he is burned on a wooden raft and is flanked by numerous events.


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