In the spirit of awkward family photos and unusual holidays I want to wish everyone a very happy Greekster. Greekster originated three or four years ago; it is a term coined by the Mihopoulos clan, we think. It is generally celebrated within a few weeks of every other Easter but is for Orthodox families only and revolves around passover. This past Greekster was celebrated on Easter and resulted in disaster. My parents and sister were forced to eat ham and hunt Easter eggs while Seth and I feasted on lamb and pork. We followed up our feast with dessert, lounging, "guitar playing," and more dessert. This division caused an inevitable rift in my sister and I's delicate relationship. She was furious when she uncovered our sly maneuver to ditch the Lavoie's.
In addition to this minor family feud, our Greekster was dispersed throughout the United States. One Greek in Texas, another in Colorado, and finally one in Chicago. Our once loud, crowded table too small to not bump elbows became a spacious, polite and dare I say it.. QUIET one. The question of where to seat everyone was not even asked! I suppose this is how the other half lives, or how the rest of Christianity celebrates Easter. I also suppose it was enjoyable despite our dwindling numbers.
How about you? Was your Easter filled with noise, food, and family?
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