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A colorful 'flour war' in Greece marks the start of Lent, in photos

Mississippi Business Journal 24 Feb 2026
... “flour war.” The event marks the end of carnival festivities and the start of Lent.
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'Flour war' erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of Lent

The Washington Times 24 Feb 2026
The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi exploded into a messy and colorful "flour war" on Monday for its annual end of carnival season festivities that mark the start of the Lent season ... .
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A colorful ‘flour war’ in Greece marks the start of Lent, in photos

Wtop 24 Feb 2026
... marks the end of carnival festivities and the start of Lent.
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Greek Seaside Town Celebrates Lent With Multi-Colored 'Flour War'

Huffington Post 24 Feb 2026
Things got messy in the Greek seaside town of Galaxidi after many of its 1,700 residents as well as several tourists pelted each other with bags of dyed flour ... .
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‘Flour war’ erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of Lent

Chicago Tribune 24 Feb 2026
GALAXIDI, Greece — The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi exploded into a messy and colorful “flour war” on Monday for its annual end of carnival season festivities that mark the start of the Lent season.
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Green Monday ushers in Lent with rain forecast

CyprusMail 23 Feb 2026
Green Monday is being celebrated across Cyprus today, marking the start of Lent for Orthodox Christians ... ....
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Anderson churchgoers discuss importance of Lent

Goshen News 23 Feb 2026
For Christians around the world, Lent is a season that prepares the way for Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, and an opportunity to refocus their faith journeys ... .
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How Rashid Khan lent his helping hand for Afghanistan women's team

India Today 23 Feb 2026
How Rashid Khan lent his helping hand for Afghanistan women's team ... .
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Local churchgoers discuss importance of Lent

Kokomo Tribune 23 Feb 2026
For Christians around the world, Lent is a season that prepares the way for Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, and an opportunity to refocus their faith journeys ... .
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Ignite: Lament During Lent, Feb. 25 (Marquette University)

Public Technologies 23 Feb 2026
) Students are invited to enjoy a free dinner and meaningful conversation at Ignite on Wednesday, Feb ... [...] ... Disclaimer ... (noodl. 129652111) .
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Friedeman: Lent places before us Jesus’ challenge

Delta Democrat-Times 23 Feb 2026
For instance, Lent. Certain traditions, Catholic and some Protestants, make quite an event out of Lent with special services and ashes smudged on foreheads that are carried with worshippers throughout their day of work and leisure.
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‘Flour war’ erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of Lent

Wtop 23 Feb 2026
GALAXIDI, Greece (AP) — The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi exploded into a messy “flour war” on Monday for its annual end of carnival season festivities that mark the start of the Lent season.
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Check out these 6 Cape Cod restaurants for fish Fridays during Lent

Cape Cod Times 23 Feb 2026
Here's what you should know about Ash Wednesday, Lent season. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the period of Lent ... On Fridays, as a sign of penance and reflection during Lent, Roman Catholics around the world stop eating meat.
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Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) 2026

Greek City Times 23 Feb 2026
... marking the official start of Great Lent (Sarakosti) in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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Do you know what to eat and what to avoid on Clean Monday?

Greek City Times 23 Feb 2026
Clean Monday marks the beginning of the most important Christian fast ... ....

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