/tags/easter Easter en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:51:09 GMT /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2020-04-22/colorados-faith-communities-adapt-to-coronavirus Right now, holidays, religious or otherwise, are being celebrated differently because of the state’s stay at home order and concerns over people… Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:51:09 GMT /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2020-04-22/colorados-faith-communities-adapt-to-coronavirus Colorado Edition /npr-news/2014-04-17/tabasco-and-beer-flavored-not-your-easter-bunnys-jelly-beans On the eve of Easter and National Jelly Bean Day, let us probe the mysterious origins and unexpected ascendancy of the humble candy. And to celebrate, we've sampled Jelly Belly's newest flavors. Thu, 17 Apr 2014 22:21:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-04-17/tabasco-and-beer-flavored-not-your-easter-bunnys-jelly-beans Marc Silver /2013-03-31/italys-chocolate-easter-eggs-big-bold-and-full-of-bling Easter eggs are a tradition in many cultures. But in Italy, elaborately decorated chocolate eggs — some costing upwards of $300 — are the holiday food gift of choice. The best part? There's a gift tucked inside (and it can be a doozy). Sun, 31 Mar 2013 09:40:00 GMT /2013-03-31/italys-chocolate-easter-eggs-big-bold-and-full-of-bling Amy Guttman /2013-03-30/a-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. Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT /2013-03-30/a-fossilized-confection-baked-for-easter-1807 /npr-news/2012-04-14/greek-orthodox-easter-in-a-time-of-austerity At midnight Saturday, Greek Orthodox Christians will celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Christ. Reporter Joanna Kakissis sends us this postcard from Athens and the inner-city cathedral of Saint Lucas. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-04-14/greek-orthodox-easter-in-a-time-of-austerity Joanna Kakissis /npr-news/2012-04-08/eggs-become-art-to-celebrate-lifes-rebirth Cultures around the world decorate eggs to celebrate spring. Modern artists continue those traditions, reflecting the fragility and beauty of life. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 10:04:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-04-08/eggs-become-art-to-celebrate-lifes-rebirth Nancy Shute /2012-04-07/the-heart-of-spiritual-life-joy-not-happiness On Sunday Christians all over the world will observe Easter Sunday with joy. But what is joy? Host Scott Simon talks with Father James Martin, a Jesuit priest, contributing editor to America Magazine and author of Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor and Laughter Are at the Heart of Spiritual Life. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT /2012-04-07/the-heart-of-spiritual-life-joy-not-happiness /npr-news/2012-04-05/chocolate-bilbies-not-bunnies-for-an-australian-easter In Australia, the bunny may rule the burrows, but the bilby, a native marsupial whose population has dwindled, rules the Easter basket. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:57:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-04-05/chocolate-bilbies-not-bunnies-for-an-australian-easter Sarah Zielinski /2012-04-04/easter-egg-hunt-goes-to-the-dogs The parks and recreation department in Edmond, Okla., hosted an Easter egg hunt for dogs. The Daily Oklahoman reports more than 70 canines took part in the first Hound Hunt — sniffing out more than 700 treat-filled plastic eggs. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:39:00 GMT /2012-04-04/easter-egg-hunt-goes-to-the-dogs /2011-04-18/beyond-bunnies-the-real-meaning-of-easter-season NPR's Michele Norris speaks with writer and Christian essayist Anne Lamott about what the Easter season means beyond the candy and the egg hunt — it is a time of deep reflection and contemplation. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:07:00 GMT /2011-04-18/beyond-bunnies-the-real-meaning-of-easter-season