Greek island of Chios scales back centuries-old Easter rocket war after workshop explosion

Residents on the Greek island of Chios celebrated Orthodox Easter with the "rocket war," a centuries-old tradition in which rival churches launch thousands of handmade rockets during midnight mass, according to Al Jazeera English. This year's event was scaled back after an explosion at a fireworks workshop injured several people. The tradition reflects the distinctive cultural practices of Orthodox Christian communities in the Eastern Mediterranean and demonstrates how local safety incidents reshape long-standing religious observances.