Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Musing on Russian Easter

Our April pick Book Club date will fortuitously coincide with the Russian Orthodox Easter. FYI, the correct protocol when exchanging Easter greetings is the following between two people:

"Christos voskres!" (Christ has risen!)
"Voistinu voskres!" (Indeed, he has risen!)

Followed by three alternating kisses on the cheeks (Russians like to do everything three times, as it is the divine number of the Trinity). Anyhow, it's just an excuse to kiss.

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