The Radio Reading Room
The Radio Reading Room features the Stories of Americana special Featured Segments feature stories and poetry from some of America's Classic authors, such as, Edgar Allen Poe, Robert Frost, Emily Dickerson, T.S. Elliot and many more. The program is hosted and stories read by long time broadcast veteran and voice artist Myron Hieronymous Thomas. First aired over WQSA AM radio in Sarasota Florida in 1989 the program fast became a favorite of listeners and participants.
The Radio Reading Room
Easter Traditions Around the World
In this Episode we present some Easter traditions celebrated around the world. For many that live in the West. Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who it is believed was put to death three days prior on the cross. The English term Easter is derived from the Saxon Spring Festival. iOS Draw. Easter customs vary across the Christian world and include sunrise services, midnight vigils, exclamations and exchanges of Paschal (easter greetings).
Additional customs have become associated with Easter and are observed both by Christians and some non-Christians, including Easter parades. Communal dancing in Eastern Europe. The Easter Bunny and Egg hunting. And there are also traditional Easter foods that vary by region and culture. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.