April 9th, 2008
For those of the Orthodox faith, Easter is April 28 in 2008. The difference in the dates from when Catholics and most Christians celebrate the holiday lies in the Orthodox Church using the Julian calendar, whereas the Catholic Church switched to the Gregorian calendar in the 16th century.
The Greek Easter celebration is marked by a […]
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March 23rd, 2008
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March 23rd, 2008
Perhaps the most recognizable Easter song is Irving Berlin’s “Easter Parade.” Here is Bing Crosby singing it accompanied by classic photos from the New York Easter Parade and a generation of classic movie legends in hats. Enjoy!
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March 22nd, 2008
Easter is upon us and the writers at b5 Media abound in articles about the holiday–both religious and secular. Here are just a few of them:
From “Mother Earth’s Garden,” How to dye eggs the natural way
From “Tree-Hugging Family,” Ten ways to a greener Easter basket
From “Chocolate Bytes,” All about Easter chocolate
From “Foodie Obsessed,” a recipe […]
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March 21st, 2008
Today, March 21, is Good Friday, the Friday that preceeds Easter Sunday. For Christians around the world, Good Friday is a day of solemn day of reflection and sacrifice. It marks the day over 2000 years ago when Jesus of Nazareth was nailed to a cross and allowed to die a slow and agonizing death. […]
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March 19th, 2008
If you are still fretting over how to prepare your Easter ham, here’s a tasty idea, courtesy of the people at the National Pork Board:
Apricot-Glazed Ham5-pound fully cooked whole boneless ham
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup apricot nectar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Cooking Directions
Place ham on […]
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