Easter in Greece

Now it is Holy Week in Greece because most Greeks are Christian Orthodox and Orthodox Easter is usually one week later than Catholic Easter. The Greek word for Easter is Pascha, it has the same origin like the French word Pâques!
Schools are closed for two weeks for Easter vacations. Every day on Holy Week there is a mass at the church both in the morning and in the evening.
On Holy Thursday evening twelve gospels are read stating the Christ's Passion. During the Mass the priest carries the "body of Christ" and puts it on the cross.