𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐬𝐢𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢 (Souvla Day)
Tsiknopempti is the Thursday during carnival that marks the beginning of the last weekend that observant Greek Orthodox Church members are allowed to eat meat before they begin their Lenten fast.
Tsiknopempti (Greek: Τσικνοπέμπτη [t͡sik.noˈpem.pti]) is part of the traditional celebrations of Apókries (Απόκριες), the Greek Carnival season. The celebration, normally translated as Smelly Thursday, Charred Thursday, or Smoky Thursday, centers on consuming large amounts of grilled and roasted meats.
