What Easter tradition in Greece involves dyeing eggs red to symbolize Christ’s blood?

The Greek Easter tradition of dyeing eggs red is called red egg dyeing.

Greek Orthodox families traditionally dye eggs red for Easter, especially for the Resurrection celebration. The red color is commonly interpreted as representing the blood of Christ, while the egg itself can symbolize the sealed tomb and new life.

The eggs are often prepared on Holy Thursday, which is known in Greek as Red Thursday in connection with the custom. On Easter Sunday, people may play tsougrisma, tapping the ends of their eggs together; the unbroken egg is considered lucky. That egg-tapping game is a separate activity from the dyeing tradition.

Practices vary between households, including the type of dye and when eggs are eaten. The red color, rather than a particular shell pattern, is the defining Greek Easter feature.