Rick Steves' European Easter

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2016 | Taking you on a spring journey through Spain, Slovenia, Switzerland, Italy, and Greece, "Rick Steves' European Easter" celebrates this 2,000-year-old story in a variety of cultures. More info about Rick Steves' European Easter: http://www.ricksteves.com/easter #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #easter

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Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

00:00 Intro
02:08 The Story through Art
07:37 Mardi Gras in Europe
10:00 Carnival in Venice
11:35 Lent
12:53 Holy Week
14:09 Sevilla's Semana Santa
18:15 Easter Egg Traditions
22:04 Sevilla's Semana Santa
25:03 Traditional Easter Preparations
28:41 Holy Thursday in Italy
31:13 Sevilla's Semana Santa
34:32 Good Friday
37:35 Passion Plays
40:11 Greek Orthodox Celebrations
46:16 Celebrations Across Europe