[Joe 6-pack]

Growing up in a Slavic family in a largely eastern-European community in western PA, one of my favorite traditions was always, Święconka, or Blessing of the Baskets which takes place in church on Holy Saturday. The combined smells of the foods and incense fill the church with one of the most wonderful aromas one will ever smell.

My mother is also quite adept at pysanky or the art of Ukranian Easter eggs...

[carlo3b]

Joe, I know what you mean.. It seems years ago we had more time to follow tradition and all of those wonderful memories.. I can just imagine the glorious Church with the parishioners and their proud offerings.. Thanks for sharing your experiences, and that of your Mom.. Carlo