I was awakened at 6:30 am by around hundred people - some in robes carrying large banners - and a band with loud drums, all proceeding down my street and singing something in a foreign language. What was it all about?
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posted by theraflu
on Mar 31, 2013 -
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Hi, having recently returned to my home state of Indiana, I'm noticing things are still a bit different here (e..g it's like the last state in which you can't buy alcohol on Sundays). So I'm wondering if this is Hoosier specific too. Everything is closed today (excepting some restaurants). Is this a national thing? Has it always been so, and I just never noticed? Christmas, sure. New Year's Day, yep. But Easter?
posted by leotrotsky
on Mar 31, 2013 -
64 answers
I am hosting a dinner party and one of the guests is observing passover. I need to stay away from rice, beans, corn, and bread. I am looking for some awesome dishes / dish combinations to serve so everyone is happy. Bring on your tasty dishes.
posted by jasondigitized
on Mar 29, 2013 -
11 answers
Homemade Easter gifts. Preferably edible - my friends and family are, like me, wretchedly gluttonous fiends but prefer the not super-processed or over-sweet stuff, so if it's got token fruit or something in then even better.
I just realised there's like a week to go and I have no idea what to make these people. HALP.
posted by greenish
on Mar 22, 2013 -
13 answers
Due to a last-minute work trip and a big difference in plane ticket prices, I have from Thursday evening through to a 2 PM Heathrow departure Monday free to go exploring. Where should I go and what should I do?
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posted by psycheslamp
on Mar 19, 2013 -
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Is anyone familiar with an Easter puppet special that was on (I think) HBO in the early '80s? I remember that it involved a bunch of bunnies working in an Easter egg factory, and that the Easter Bunny ("E.B.") was fairly nervous and might've had a Woody Allen-esque delivery. It definitely isn't "Tale Of The Bunny Picnic" (though that looks pretty cute, too).
Bonus points if there's a streaming version anywhere online - I'd love to show this special to my bunny-obsessed niece. Thanks, all.
posted by mintcake!
on Apr 21, 2011 -
7 answers
Where is there a Thursday Pre-Easter Holiday? I met an Asian tourist today who asked whether banks, libraries, and schools would be open on the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before Easter. When I said the only "holiday" was Easter Sunday, he said that 15 yrs or so ago he visited the US and remembered these days as holidays. Now I'm curious. Does anyone know where in the world this might be so? I told him that some churches might hold special services on those days, but that wasn't what he remembered.
posted by calgirl
on Apr 20, 2011 -
28 answers
VirginiaFilter: Where in Virginia can I find a midnight Easter vigil service... in Spanish?
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posted by math
on Mar 31, 2010 -
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How can I ensure I get good quality yogurt from my yogurt maker? Plus, what cakes would you recommend for Easter?
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Mar 30, 2010 -
20 answers
What should I call my adults-only, secular, cocktail-intensive Easter egg hunt on the invitations?
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posted by janell
on Mar 16, 2010 -
47 answers
Italy the week after Easter: deserted or still a mob scene? Help us save our honeymoon from the herds of the faithful.
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posted by thinkingwoman
on Apr 17, 2009 -
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The other day a childhood memory came back to me. Forgot all about it until we bought and were talking about our Easter Eggs.
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posted by Webbster
on Apr 12, 2009 -
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I need a simple Easter game that my whole family can play. The winner needs to be determined quickly. Any ideas?
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posted by banished
on Apr 10, 2009 -
17 answers
Visiting Paris during EASTER. I heard the whole city is closed. I have been advised to go to the Jewish section of Paris, but it will be Passover. What can I do that day? (any advice about what to do on other days or what not to miss would also be appreciated)
posted by marlys27
on Apr 8, 2009 -
4 answers
I'm in the US, my partner is in Melbourne AU. In a very last minute arrangement, he is picking up his 6 year old daughter for Easter weekend. Does anyone know any way that I can get some Easter goodies (a traditional Easter basket, preferably) delivered there in time? I would likely need to accomplish this online.
posted by newpotato
on Apr 8, 2009 -
3 answers
I want to affix Peeps (the Easter atrocities) to fabric in order to make a costume. BY TOMORROW. Crafty MeFites, hope me with your glue-gun wisdom!
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Apr 3, 2009 -
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Easter is nearly here and I am stuck at a crucial point in my Easter Bunny costume construction. How do I make myself an adorable fluffy bunny tail suitable for pinning to bunny-pants and sturdy enough to withstand vigorous hopping and chocolate treasure huntin'?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 2, 2009 -
9 answers
Here's an obscure one: suggest some (brief, advanced beginner to early intermediate) musical interludes for a Tenebrae service. For double bass (or easily transposed cello, I suppose).
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posted by availablelight
on Oct 24, 2008 -
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How does the music in the St. Matthew´s Passion by J.S. Bach relate to the lyrics and what effect do they have on each other (lyrics and music)?
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posted by freddymetz
on Feb 18, 2008 -
5 answers
Looking for advice on travelling in Italy during the Easter season. This is our frist trip there, and we'll be there the week before and after the holiday. Planning to fly into Rome, out of Venice with (hopefully) a stop in Florence in between. How does the holiday affect our ability to get around, find rooms, and places to eat? More detail inside.
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posted by schmordelia
on Jan 8, 2007 -
8 answers
So every Easter my family has an egg cracking contest using hardboiled eggs. You pair off with a partner, smash your eggs together, and whoever's egg does not crack goes on to the next round until you are left with one winner. My question is, why does only one egg break? They never both crack, no matter how they are smashed together.
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posted by banished
on Apr 17, 2006 -
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Music filter: OK So besides Jethro Tull's 'A Passion Play' and the obvious Brown Album* what other songs or albums have that Easter theme?
* Jesus Christ Super Star
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posted by Gungho
on Apr 14, 2006 -
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anyone know a good polish deli in the washington metro area, preferably maryland side, where i can get fruit pierogi, easter butter, and either golabki or a decent kielbasa?
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posted by crush-onastick
on Apr 4, 2006 -
5 answers
Two questions about Montreal: 1) Can I drink booze at
CEPSUM at The University of Montreal during a rock show? and 2) Does the city shut down for Easter?
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posted by TurkishGolds
on Mar 6, 2006 -
10 answers
Attention MeFi smart asses! Here's your chance to make justifiable wisecracks on AskMe. I need an Easter-themed witticism.
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posted by orange swan
on Feb 8, 2006 -
60 answers
Easter was 2 weeks ago...more or less. Wife made some hard-boiled eggs to color. Our 20 month old did her 1st real colored egg. How can we preserve it?
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posted by ShawnString
on Apr 8, 2005 -
18 answers
I'm yet to find a coherent answer to the following question online or anywhere. Crucifixion to chocolate easter eggs. How did that happen?
posted by feelinglistless
on Apr 11, 2004 -
17 answers
According to the Bible (or any other source, I guess), what happened to Christ after he was resurrected on Easter Sunday? I know that now he is in heaven, but did he do anything other than just make an apperance before going there? Did he have to die again?
posted by rorycberger
on Apr 9, 2004 -
42 answers
RoadTripUSAFilter [part 1]
I & a friend will be arriving at LAX this Easter for my 4th visit to the US & my 3rd coast-to-coast road trip. We fly out of NYC on June 2nd.
This is the first time I've had to arrange my own transport. (First time was East-West in a Dodge RAM van, next was West-East in a converted School bus). Advice required...
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posted by i_cola
on Mar 13, 2004 -
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