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10 Easy Ideas to Celebrate Ascension with Kids

May 27, 2026 by Destinie Winn

Here you’ll find 10 fun ways to celebrate Ascension as a family in hopes that one of these ideas will spark some ideas for you as you live out the Liturgical Calendar. Perhaps they will become your annual tradition for each Ascension! These are not just activities for activities sake, of course. My hope is that these will aid you in sharing more about our faith with your children in a way that is developmentally appropriate, allows for their exploration and participation in the feast, and hopefully cultivate a rich soil in their hearts that allows the seed of Truth that stays with them all the days of their life.

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May 27, 2026 /Destinie Winn
Ascension, Feast Day, May, Feast Day Food Traditions, Recipes, June
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Pascha Cheese Recipe

April 03, 2026 by Destinie Winn

Rich and creamy, Pascha cheese is a beloved centerpiece of an Orthodox Paschal table. Traditionally made from farmer’s cheese (or variations like ricotta or cottage cheese), blended with butter, eggs, sugar, and cream—and sometimes studded with decorations—this sweet dish is molded into a pyramid shape and often adorned with the letters “XB,” meaning “Christ is Risen.” This recipe takes several days (at least 2) so it is good to prepare ahead of time to ensure you have enough time to allow the cheese mixture to drain and become a solid cheese.

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April 03, 2026 /Destinie Winn
Pascha, Recipes, Feast Day Food Traditions, pascha basket, Pascha Breakfast, Pascha Brunch
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