Travel with Rick Steves 789 Easter in Greece; Pillars of Europe; Easter in Andalucía
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Apr 19, 2025 AI Snips
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Greek Easter Traditions and Meaning
- Greek Orthodox Easter often falls on a different day than Western Easter due to calendar differences.
- Traditions like Lent and egg cracking hold deep symbolic meaning reflecting faith and life cycles.
Stealing Lamb at Easter
- Anastasia fondly recalls sneaking small pieces off the lamb on the spit as a child.
- This playful moment connects her personal Easter memories with family tradition.
Cathedrals: Centers of Medieval Life
- Medieval cathedrals served multifaceted roles: religious centers, social hubs, courts, and pilgrimage sites.
- Their wealth and power grew as donations remained within the church, making them cornerstone institutions in European towns.