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Easter Treats for Easter Sunday

John Craven visits two villages in Herefordshire to find out about ancient rural Easter traditions including the pax biscuit, eaten at this time of year as a token of peace.

John Craven visits two villages in Herefordshire to find out about ancient rural Easter customs and traditions from field blessings to grave dressing. Then there's the pax biscuit which, 500 years on, is still eaten at this time of year as a token of peace and good neighbourliness. Stained glass artist Tamsin Abbot creates a special piece to celebrate Easter and spring, inspired by the beautiful countryside around her. And John delves into the Easter archives for some treats, including the time Matt made a very special delivery to the Isles of Scilly and when Sean discovered the significance of wild daffodils.

55 minutes

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  • Snow Patrol

    You Could Be Happy

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Role Contributor
Presenter John Craven
Executive Producer Bill Lyons
Series Editor Jane Lomas

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