The 'Heart Of Spiritual Life': Joy, Not Happiness
Transcript SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Tomorrow, Christians all over the world will observe Easter Sunday with joy. But what is joy? Not just happiness, laughs, or satisfaction, but joy? We turn to Father James...
View ArticleEggs Become Art To Celebrate Life's Rebirth
It all starts with the egg.In spring, chickens start laying again, bringing a welcome source of protein at winter's end. So it's no surprise that cultures around the world celebrate spring by honoring...
View ArticleGreek Orthodox Easter In A Time Of Austerity
Transcript LINDA WERTHEIMER, HOST: This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. I'm Linda Wertheimer.Greek Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter at midnight tonight. It's traditionally the biggest holiday in...
View ArticleA Fossilized Confection Baked For Easter 1807
A British couple believes they've come across a hot cross bun that was baked more than 200 years ago. Host Scott Simon explains.
View ArticleItaly's Chocolate Easter Eggs: Big, Bold And Full Of Bling
In Italy, there are no Easter egg hunts, no marshmallow Peeps and definitely no jelly beans.Instead, there are chocolate eggs — massive, elaborately decorated, beautifully wrapped chocolate Easter eggs...
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