11. Greece’s Pot Throwing Tradition
On Holy Saturday at 11:00 AM, the Greek island of Corfu celebrates the “Botides” tradition, where residents throw large clay pots filled with water from their balconies onto the streets below. This custom symbolizes the breaking of the old to welcome the new, marking the “First Resurrection” and the arrival of spring (discover-corfu.com).
Similar traditions of throwing household items to signify renewal are observed in other cultures. For instance, in parts of Italy, people throw old furniture out of windows during New Year’s celebrations to symbolize a fresh start (greekreporter.com).
