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Koukara is a Clean Monday (Σαχταροδευτέρα) tradition from Pontos, that is used as a Lenten calendar. The Koukara was traditionally made using either a potato or onion, with seven chicken or roos … read more

A custom of Clean Monday is when we make Lady Lent, an inedible dough lady made from flour, water and salt. On her head she wears a scarf, she has no mouth, her hands are folded in prayer and she … read more