Catherine's Pascha | Catherine's Pascha

A celebration of Easter in the Orthodox Church

FINALIST IN THE 2015 USA BEST BOOK AWARDS

Catherine doesn’t like vegetables. She doesn’t like naps. She doesn’t like it when her mom combs her hair. She loves hot dogs, chocolate cake, and her best friend, Elizabeth. Most of all, she loves Pascha! Pascha, the Orthodox Christian Easter, is celebrated in the middle of the night, with processions and candles and bells and singing. And Catherine insists that she’s not a bit sleepy.

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Godchildren and Pascha

By creating and sharing Pascha traditions with your godchildren, you can help build their faith and their love for Christ and His Church.

Parenting illustration in Catherine's Pascha

Parenting Tips

Pascha! A night of light, a night of joy and, sometimes, a night of hungry, sleepy, grouchy children. Check out these tips for making Pascha night easier for your children, and for you.

Pascha Baskets

What do Easter baskets full of candy have to do with Pascha baskets full of food? Where did the basket tradition come from anyway? And, if you’re packing a Pascha basket to take to church, what do you put in it?

Activities

If your children get an Easter basket with candy and treats, let them make their own Pascha basket cover for their basket! It’s a fun project for home or Church school.

Why Pascha Is at Night

Most churches have their Easter services early in the morning. Sunrise services are common. In the Orthodox Church, we celebrate Pascha in the middle of the night. Here’s why.

Peeps in Marshmallow Nests

We have recipes! We have recipes for traditional Pascha foods like Easter lamb soup and paska bread. We have recipes for less traditional Pascha foods like honey bunnies and cheese and sausage balls. And we have a recipe for the decidedly non-traditional, absolutely delightful Pascha treat called Peeps in marshmallow nests.