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The English Name for Easter

Fr. Joe Scott
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Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP and Fr. Larry Rice, CSP explore the clouded origin of the English name for Easter. Many interesting facts are revealed along the way — including the origin of the Easter Bunny.

Fr. Joe Scott
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