Aunt Voula: What do you mean he don't eat no meat?
[the entire room stops, in shock]
Aunt Voula: Oh, that's okay. I make lamb.
--My Big Fat Greek Wedding
One of Susan's roommates is Greek Orthodox, and invited her home last weekend to celebrate Orthodox Easter. The Orthodox go vegan for Lent.
Susan writes:
I just got back this evening from Easter festivities at Megan's church. They were very kind and gracious, and it was a fun time, but I'm a bit worn out from it all. You all would have loved their "agape feast" this afternoon: they roasted an entire lamb on a spit, had tons of Greek (and Ethiopian) dishes, and piled up mounds of desserts.
Apparently the church members were upset that the butcher had cut off the head, so that they had to roast it in the oven. (!)
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