Easter | Origins & Traditions

English - April 02, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
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In this week's episode, Alice and Leslie talk about Easter. From the origins of our traditions to customs worldwide (some are really unusual) to all the candy we consume, this episode is a fun look at one of our most important Christian holidays.

Sources & Further Reading:

The Conversation: Why Easter is Called Easter and Other Little Known Facts About the Holiday, https://theconversation.com/why-easter-is-called-easter-and-other-little-known-facts-about-the-holiday-75025

Britannica: Easter Holiday, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Easter-holiday/Liturgical-observances

The Guardian: The Pagan Roots of Easter, https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2010/apr/03/easter-pagan-symbolism

History: Easter Symbols and Traditions, https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/easter-symbols

Woman's Day: 17 Easter Traditions From Around the World, https://www.womansday.com/life/travel-tips/g2175/easter-traditions/

Atlas Obscura: Giant Omelette Festival, https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/giant-omelette-festival

The World: This Greek Island Celebrates Easter by Throwing Pots of Water out of Windows, https://www.pri.org/stories/2018-04-07/greek-island-celebrates-easter-throwing-pots-water-out-windows

Barcelona Yellow: La Danza de la Muerte de Verges, https://www.barcelonayellow.com/bcn-tourist/570-la-danza-de-la-muerte-de-verges-dance-of-death

IceBreaker Ideas: 50 Easter Trivia Questions and Answers. https://icebreakerideas.com/?s=easter

MSN.com: 18 Surprising Facts about Easter Candy, msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews