Pumpkin pie filling between Phyllo: awesome ! Source : The Greek Food Editor from Aprokries will be held from January 24th- February 14th. Here is a simple recipe for a Greek style pumpkin pie that can be made now for a twist on our holiday or in January to celebrate the way Greeks do. Read more . Aprokries is a 3 week festival that usually begins in late January or early February, and is the last big party or hoorah before Lent starts. Aprokries which literally means “without meat” is an extremely festive time in Greece before the “no meat” restrictions of Lent start. During this time, the locals dress up in outfits of all sorts, parading through town to bars and stores in costume. Friends show up at others houses and try to guess who is under the masquerade. Although there is no traditional trick or treating, it is a rowdy atmosphere with treats of whiskey and cakes and tricks to follow such as whipped cream sprays and confetti thrown into the streets