The city of Agios Nikolaos, celebrates Easter with great enthusiasm and many traditional customs. Here are some things you can do in Agios Nikolaos during Easter:

1. Attend the Holy Week services: The week leading up to Easter Sunday is called Holy Week and is filled with religious services and processions. In Agios Nikolaos, there are several churches that hold services throughout the week, including the Church of Panagia Vrefotrofos and the Church of Agios Nikolaos.

2. Participate in the Good Friday Epteph procession: On the evening of Good Friday, a solemn procession takes place in Agios Nikolaos. A large cross is carried through the streets, and people follow behind, holding candles and singing hymns. The procession takes place to commemorate the burial of Christ. The Epitaph, a decorated bier that represents the body of Christ, is carried through the streets of Agios Nikolaos, accompanied by chanting and prayers.

3. Attend the Holy Saturday church service: The Resurrection of Christ Service is of the utmost importance and it is a joyous occasion filled with singing and the exchange of greetings. After the service, many families gather together for a festive meal. At midnight the burning of an Judas effigy takes place and fireworks light up the sky.
   
   
4. Try traditional Easter foods: Easter in Greece is a time for feasting, and there are several traditional foods that are associated with the holiday. Some of these include tsoureki, a sweet bread that is often flavored with orange zest or mahlab (a spice made from cherry pits), and magiritsa, a soup made with lamb offal and herbs.
   
   

5. Easter Sunday: 

   In Greece, Easter Sunday is a very important holiday as the majority of the population is Orthodox Christian. Orthodox Easter Sunday is also called "Pascha" or "Resurrection Sunday." In Greece, the Easter Sunday celebrations typically begin on the night before, on Holy Saturday. Many people attend church services, where they light candles and participate in a midnight liturgy. At the stroke of midnight, the priest announces "Christos Anesti" (Christ has risen) and the congregation responds with "Alithos Anesti" (Truly He has risen). On Easter Sunday, people usually gather with family and friends to celebrate. Many people prepare a traditional Easter meal, which typically includes roasted lamb, red-dyed eggs, and a sweet bread called "tsoureki." There are also various local customs and traditions, such as breaking red eggs, dancing, and singing. Easter Sunday is a significant religious and cultural holiday in Greece, and it is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm by the majority of Greeks.

    

    
   
   

6. Enjoy the spring weather: Easter in Agios Nikolaos falls in the spring, which is a beautiful time to visit. The weather is mild and sunny, and the countryside is in full bloom with wildflowers and blossoming trees

Overall, Easter is a wonderful time to visit Agios Nikolaos and experience the traditional customs and warm hospitality of the local community.