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Did you know that<\/mark><\/em><\/strong> MOST ROMANIANS CELEBRATE EASTER AS ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS<\/mark><\/strong>?<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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While many countries follow the Catholic calendar, in Romania Easter is often on a different date, based on the Orthodox tradition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the most important moments is <\/em>THE MIDNIGHT CHURCH SERVICE CELEBRATING THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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At exactly midnight<\/strong>, people gather at church holding candles and share the light while saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHristos a \u00eenviat!<\/mark><\/strong>\u201d (Christ has risen<\/em>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAdev\u0103rat a \u00eenviat!<\/mark><\/strong>\u201d (Truly, He has risen<\/em>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A unique tradition is<\/em> CRACKING RED EGGS.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The red color symbolizes the blood of Christ<\/strong>, and we gently tap eggs together while exchanging the same greeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Easter is also about<\/em> FAMILY and <\/em>FOOD.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Traditional dishes<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DROB<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a traditional lamb terrine)<\/em><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SARMALE<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(cabbage rolls filled with meat and rice)<\/em><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LAMB DISHES<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(especially roasted lamb)<\/em><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SALATA DE BOEUF<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a traditional vegetable and meat salad with mayonnaise)<\/em><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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COZONAC<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Sweet bread with walnuts)<\/mark><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PASCA<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a special Easter cheesecake)<\/mark><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s a time when families come together, visit each other, and celebrate renewal, faith, and spring.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even if traditions may differ, the meaning remains the same:<\/em> HOPE, NEW BEGINNINGS, and TOGETHERNESS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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While many countries follow the Catholic calendar, in Romania Easter is often on a different date, based on the Orthodox tradition. At exactly midnight, people gather at church holding candles and share the light while saying: The red color symbolizes the blood of Christ, and we gently tap eggs together while exchanging the same greeting. 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