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Historical Easter Eggs
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Every spring, Galveston comes alive with Easter traditions set against the blooming backdrop of its iconic oleanders. In this episode, we explore the island’s earliest Easter celebrations through historic newspapers, uncovering stories of church services, family egg hunts, and a surprising moment in Trinity Episcopal Church. Join us on a hunt for Galveston's historic Easter eggs—both the colorful kind and the hidden gems buried in the island’s past.
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Chapters
1. Easter Traditions in Blooming Galveston (00:00:00)
2. Researching Historic Easter Celebrations (00:00:46)
3. Origins of Easter Egg Hunts (00:01:21)
4. Reverend Eaton's Final Easter Preparations (00:01:59)
5. Discovering Galveston's 1887 Easter Traditions (00:03:38)
6. Modern Easter Celebrations on the Island (00:07:53)
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