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The Other Easter

KewVeeSeaANDme — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:44:24 GMT

Just a reminder/marketing opportunity/shower thought that makes me think of my late parents- whenever Easter was mentioned on TV, radio, etc.- it's not everyone's Easter that is so early!

As a Greek American I am used to typically celebrating Easter at a different date than those in other churches. This year in the Eastern Orthodox Church, Easter is not celebrated until May 5, 2024. I realize (after a cursory Google and results from wiki and the Pew Research Center) this likely isn't applicable to many and I'm sure the Q knows their demographics, but for a chunk of Christians in the US, Easter won't be for a while.

As a child I would reframe this as being able to get even more discounted candy!

Re: The Other Easter

Candycane10 — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:09:27 GMT

I have a Greek friend and always try to remember to wish her happy Easter on the Sunday she celebrates

Re: The Other Easter

msgb — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:01:14 GMT

One of my brothers is married to a woman from Athens Greece and they celebrate Easter on the Greek Orthodox date. Their two boys ( now in their 20's ) loved being able to celebrate both Easters as their father is Catholic.
I have a good friend who celebrates Easter on the Greek Orthodox date as well with her family.
It is interesting to learn the customs of others.

Re: The Other Easter

Natureluvr — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:50:03 GMT

You could write to corporate and ask them to add this or mention it just like they seem to do around the winter holidays. I’ve heard hosts refer to many different celebrations of different cultures.

Re: The Other Easter

Melzie — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:10:31 GMT

@KewVeeSeaANDme wrote:
Just a reminder/marketing opportunity/shower thought that makes me think of my late parents- whenever Easter was mentioned on TV, radio, etc.- it's not everyone's Easter that is so early!

As a Greek American I am used to typically celebrating Easter at a different date than those in other churches. This year in the Eastern Orthodox Church, Easter is not celebrated until May 5, 2024. I realize (after a cursory Google and results from wiki and the Pew Research Center) this likely isn't applicable to many and I'm sure the Q knows their demographics, but for a chunk of Christians in the US, Easter won't be for a while.

As a child I would reframe this as being able to get even more discounted candy!

When I was a kid not only did the Easter Bunny come twice (unless in those rare years where Easter was the same on both calendars) but Christmas was great too! Santa came on Dec. 25 and St. Nicholas came on Jan. 7. My mother always held back a few gifts for both. 🐰🎅

Re: The Other Easter

mildoo — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:25:51 GMT

Greeks are not the only nationality that will be observing Easter on May 5. There are Serbians, Russians and Orthodox Ukranians and Coptics.

Those mentioned above always follow Passover.