Rick Steves' European Easter

Rick Steves

Rick Steves' European Easter takes you on a spring journey through Spain, Slovenia, Switzerland, Italy, and Greece, to celebrate this 2,000-year-old story in a variety of cultures. You'll feel the emotion of this special time as the Passion of Christ unfolds during Holy Week. We'll join Andalusians carrying parade floats, Greek priests tossing showers of flower petals, and villagers blessing olive branches, plus feasting, fireworks, and more. Exploring a rich and fascinating mix of traditions — from its pagan roots to its glorious finale — Rick Steves' European Easter sheds new light on this timeless holiday. You'll also find a wide array of related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

  • 7 minutes 28 seconds
    Celebrations Across Europe
    This segment of Rick Steves’ European features Easter Sunday in Europe. Families in Spain, Italy, Slovenia, and Greece come together to celebrate. Watch the full one-hour special on your local public television station or visit http://www.ricksteves.com/easter.
    13 April 2017, 3:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 59 seconds
    Greek Orthodox Easter
    This segment of Rick Steves’ European Easter traces Greek Orthodox Easter celebrations. Watch the full one-hour special on your local public television station or visit http://www.ricksteves.com/easter.
    11 April 2017, 3:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 21 seconds
    Passion Plays
    In this segment of Rick Steves’ European Easter, we attend two of Europe's most poignant passion plays. Watch the full one-hour special on your local public television station or visit http://www.ricksteves.com/easter.
    6 April 2017, 3:00 pm
  • 2 minutes 47 seconds
    Holy Thursday in Italy
    In this segment of Rick Steves’ European Easter, we join locals for Holy Thursday (or Maundy Thursday) in Italy's Le Marche. Watch the full one-hour special on your local public television station or visit http://www.ricksteves.com/easter.
    4 April 2017, 3:00 pm
  • 3 minutes 48 seconds
    Easter Egg Traditions
    In this segment of Rick Steves’ European Easter, we'll take a look at the Easter egg tradition. Watch the full one-hour special on your local public television station or visit http://www.ricksteves.com/easter.
    30 March 2017, 3:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 51 seconds
    Sevilla’s Semana Santa
    In this segment of Rick Steves’ European Easter, we experience the story of Sevilla's dramatic Semana Santa processions. Watch the full one-hour special on your local public television station or visit http://www.ricksteves.com/easter.
    28 March 2017, 3:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 27 seconds
    The Story through Art
    This segment of Rick Steves’ European Easter tells the Easter story — Jesus' Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection — illustrated by great European artwork. Watch the full one-hour special on your local public television station or visit http://www.ricksteves.com/easter.
    23 March 2017, 3:00 pm
  • 5 minutes 32 seconds
    Palm Sunday in Sevilla
    In this segment of Rick Steves’ European Easter, we'll experience one of Europe's most bombastic Holy Week celebrations: the processions of Sevilla's Semana Santa. Watch the full one-hour special on your local public television station or visit http://www.ricksteves.com/easter.
    21 March 2017, 3:00 pm
  • 3 minutes 54 seconds
    Traditional Easter Preparations
    In this segment of Rick Steves’ European Easter, we see how traditional corners of Europe prepare for their Easter feast. Watch the full one-hour special on your local public television station or visit www.ricksteves.com/easter.
    16 March 2017, 3:00 pm
  • 2 minutes 18 seconds
    Mardi Gras in Europe
    In this segment of Rick Steves’ European Easter, we visit Switzerland and Slovenia to join local celebrations of Fat Tuesday. Watch the full one-hour special on your local public television station or visit www.ricksteves.com/easter.
    14 March 2017, 3:00 pm
  • 2 minutes 10 seconds
    Carnival in Venice
    In this segment of Rick Steves’ European Easter, we don masquerade masks to drop in on "Carnevale" festivities in Venice. Watch the full one-hour special on your local public television station or visit www.ricksteves.com/easter.
    9 March 2017, 3:00 pm
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