003: Easter in Italy

Published: May 18, 2015, 6:30 a.m.

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It\\u2019s all about Easter and Holy Week in Italy.\\xa0 Our experiences, some of which are straight out of the Godfather, and just how different and mysterious the celebrations are here in Puglia, Italy.

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You\\u2019ll discover:

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Our experiences with the local passion play in Terlizzi, Italy

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The progression of the play and how they used the charming old town of Terlizzi to put on an amazing show

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 How we, as Americans, snuck to the front of the line for the show

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 How similar the architecture around our area is similar to Jerusalem

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 How typical Italian communication played a part in our experience of the play

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The mysteries parade on Good Friday in Terlizzi, Italy

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Why the carrying of the statues is so cool to Steven

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 What we cooked for Easter lunch in our wood burning pizza oven

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 All the different celebrations in the area and our idea for an Easter tour

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Why we have eggs at Easter

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Some traditional holiday dishes from our area, including a local Easter dish and a spicy ricotta spread

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