...The Calendar is always confusing, when a Greek orthodox and a Lutheran Swede are Celebrating together!
I spent Sunday, hosting an Easter Dinner for my wife, her family, and some neighbors, while reminding everyone present, it's actually Palm Sunday, by the Orthodox Calendar.
The gathering was my wife and I, two grown daughters, my wife's brother, her sister, sister's daughter, sister's son, and his wife and 2 kids. Also, our neighbors were there, along with their adult daughters (same age as our own) and son. Plus a plus one or two from some of the kids.
Above: A Favorite Holiday Side dish, Pineapple Stuffing: Butter, Sugar, Butter, Bread, Butter, and Crushed Pineapple. And some Butter Below: A little Sea Salt, Some Olive Oil, and some Fresh Asparagus!
Above: Pan Seared Sliced Brussels Sprouts w/ Sea Salt, and Olive Oil. Below: The Brussels Sprouts are glazed with a Balsamic Vinegar Reduction, with Honey, and Pear Juice.
Above: Boiled Red Bliss Potato, served with Butter, Salt, and some Green Onion and Chive, dried, from my garden last year.
While it seems the day was about food, it's really about the connections people make. For some, it's quiet reflections on their own family. For some, it's a very strong connection with their faith. Those Christians who know, truly understand that Easter, from Palm Sunday, through Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and on to Easter Sunday itself, represent some of the deepest, most important events in the Christian Calendar.
The true meaning of Easter is not the Candy, Easter Bunny, Eggs, or food, it is about the deep connection and celebration of the commitment and the sacrifice of others. That Holiest of Convictions: Sacrifice, for us.
Whatever your convictions and faith, be true, be mindful and be at Peace with Each Other, and Yourself
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