94 Hot Soups for Cold Nights

December 10, 2016 in Kitchen

As a kid I never really liked soup. Maybe it had something to do with growing up in Arizona where there’s no soup weather.

Now that I live somewhere with seasons – most of them cold, I have learned to love soup weather and the comforting soups that go with it.

As soon as fall hits, I'm ready for soup. This one post could last me all winter with all of these fabulous soups!!

I dare you to look through this gorgeousness and not crave a big, hot bowl of soup right now!

 

CHICKEN:

One Pot White Chicken Lasagna Soup • Carlsbad Cravings

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup • Fake Ginger

20-minute Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup • Gimme Some Oven

Crockpot Green Chicken Chile Enchilada Soup • Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Chicken Pot Pie Soup • Kitchen Dreaming

Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup • Spend with Pennies

Mac and Cheese Soup with Chicken and Bacon • Southern Bite

Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup • Pinch of Yum

White Chicken Chili • Design Wine Dine

Queso Crockpot Chicken Chili with Roasted Corn and Jalapeno • Pinch of Yum

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup • The Recipe Critic

Easy Crockpot Taco Soup • Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Corn and Chicken Chowder • Buns in My Oven

Chipotle Chicken and Corn Chowder • Brown Eyed Baker

One Pot Pepper Jack Chicken Fajita and Rice Soup • Carlsbad Cravings

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup • Delish

Chicken Parm Soup • Delish

Creamy White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese • The Cookie Rookie

Easy Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Chili • Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Asian Chicken Noodle Soup • Cooking Classy

Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili • Lovely Little Kitchen

Creamy Wild Rice and Chicken Soup • Real Housemoms

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup • Tornadough Alli

Vegetable Chicken Soup • Forty Eighteen

 

BEEF:

Beefy Tomato Soup • Mantitlement

Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup • Life in the Lofthouse

Beef Stroganoff Soup • Chef in Training

Crock Pot Beef Stew • Life in the Lofthouse

Philly Cheesesteak Stew • the Cozy Apron

Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew • The Magical Slow Cooker

Easy Crockpot Taco Soup • The Frugal Girls

7-Can Soup • The Pioneer Woman

Swedish Meatball Soup • Carlsbad Cravings

Cheeseburger Soup • Nourishing Bites

Rosemary Garlic Beef Stew • Center Cut Cook

Beef and Bean Soup Recipe • She Wears Many Hats

Cabbage Roll Soup • Cooking Classy

Classic Beef Stew • Loaves and Dishes

Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli Soup • The Recipe Critic

Cheesesteak Soup • Spend with Pennies

 

HAM, BACON, AND SAUSAGE:

Loaded Broccoli Cheese Soup • Lil’ Luna

Smokey Ham, Potato, and Corn Chowder • First Home Love Life

Slow Cooker Potato Soup • Gimme Some Oven

Potato Soup • Gimme Some Oven

Cauliflower Chowder • Damn Delicious

Cheese Ham and Potato Soup • Lil’ Luna

Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup • Spend with Pennies

Nicole’s Corn Chowder • The Crockin’ Girls

Homemade Bean and Bacon Soup • Taste and Tell

Ham and Potato Cheddar Soup • The Recipe Critic

Summer Corn Chowder • Cooking Classy

Loaded Cheesy, Bacon, Corn, and Potato Chowder • Averie Cooks

Ham and Potato Corn Chowder • Closet Cooking

Summer Fresh Corn and Zucchini Chowder • Little Broken

Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup • Dinner, then Dessert

Roasted Butternut Squash and Bacon Soup • Damn Delicious

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Soup with Maple Bacon • Real Food and Ice Cream

One Pot Creamy White Bean and Ham, Tortellini Soup • Carlsbad Cravings

Cheesy Italian Sausage Potato Chowder • A Night Owl

One Pot Creamy White Bean and Ham, Tortellini Soup • Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

Loaded Broccoli Cheese and Bacon Soup • Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

Creamy White Bean Stew with Smoky Bacon • The Cozy Apron

Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup • Foodie Crush

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat • High Heels and Grills

Bean and Bacon Soup • Cooking Classy

Bacon Potato Corn Chowder • Lil’ Luna

 

FISH AND MEATLESS:

The Best New England Clam Chowder • Wine and Glue

Crab Soup • Pip and Ebby

Broccoli Cheese Soup • Cooking Classy

Cheesy Vegetable Chowder • Cooking Classy

Award Winning Maryland Cream of Crab Soup • Just a Pinch

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Soup • Peas and Crayons

Panera’s Broccoli Cheese Soup • The Girl Who Ate Everything

Roasted Cauliflower White Cheddar Soup • Cooking Classy

Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup • Cafe Delites

Summer Vegetable Stew • Butter with a Side of Bread

Chili Relleno Soup • House of Yumm

Fresh Corn Zucchini Chowder • Little Spice Jar

Panera Bread’s Autumn Squash Soup • Kim’s Cravings

Mom’s Crab and Corn Chowder • Alice and the Mock Turtle

Asiago Broccoli Cheese Soup • Will Cook for Smiles

Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup • One Little Project

Cauliflower Cheddar Soup • Simply Recipes

Bacon, Shrimp, and Corn Chowder • The Blond Cook

Creamy Parmesan Mushroom and Spinach Tortellini Soup • Closet Cooking

Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Soup • The Chunky Chef

Slow Cooker Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Soup • Well Plated

Creamy Cauliflower Soup • Cooking Classy

Maple Cream Sweet Potato Soup • Half Baked Harvest

Slow Cooker Roasted Garlic Baked Potato Soup • Creole Contessa

 

Obviously I believe you can never have too many soup recipes. Mmmmmmm… With so many amazing choices, which soup are you going to try first?

This Homemade Wheat Bread + your soup = HEAVEN. Absolute heaven.

You need some dessert after your heavenly soup. How about this Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake Pie?

 

 

You can find a few more soups and a lot more yumminess in this fabulous roundup of Ham Recipes.

And this one with a whole gaggle of absolutely divine Turkey recipes.

76 Delicious Ways to Devour your Leftover Turkey

November 27, 2016 in Kitchen

I love a turkey dinner, and I love turkey leftovers even more. I got to host Thanksgiving this year, and Chuck and I searched through 2 freezer cases for the biggest turkey we could find. So we are overflowing with fabulous leftovers.

But let’s get real here. You can only have turkey with a side of mashed potatoes and stuffing so many times before you’re sick of it. So I went searching for the best ways to use up my turkey leftovers, and now I’m worried I’ll run out of leftovers before I get to try it all!

Since this treasure hunt of mine took some time, I wanted to save you from having to do the search on your own. So here are 76 leftover turkey recipes that look good enough to eat.

It would take forever to find this many great turkey recipes. Now I know exactly what to make with my leftover turkey!

Click through to the second page to see them all! And if you had a Thanksgiving ham, be sure to check out my 91 ways to make leftover ham amazing again.

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Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole • Who Needs A Cape?

5-Ingredient Turkey Swiss Sliders • Unicorns in the Kitchen

Turkey, Smashed Avocado, Cranberry, Brie, and Mashed Potato Waffle Melts • Half Baked Harvest

Thanksgiving Pizza • The Gunny Sack

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Cranberry Asiago Turkey Sliders • Will Cook for Smiles

Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini • The Wicked Noodle

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Shepherd’s Pie • Baked by Rachel

Thanksgiving Stuffed Croissant • Cake and Heels

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Turkey Turnovers • Best Foods

Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad • Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole • Favorite Family Recipes

Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels • The Wholesome Dish

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Turkey Pot Pie Soup • Foodie Crush

Turkey Mushroom Cranberry Risotto • Reluctant Entertainer

Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup • Ready Set Eat

Turkey and Cranberry Quesadillas • Little Dairy on the Prairie

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Turkey Mac and Cheese Casserole • My Mommy Style

Turkey and Cranberry Puff Pastry Bites • Art and the Kitchen

Thanksgiving Stuffed Shells • Fun Finds for Families

Turkey Orzo Soup • Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen

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Turkey Cranberry and Brie Egg Rolls • Recipe Runner

Creamed Turkey over Biscuits • The Frugal Foodie Mama

Fiesta Turkey Tortilla Soup Recipe • Taste of Home

Cheesy Turkey Pesto Rolls • Bakerita

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Turkey, Cranberry, and Brie Crescent Braid • Spicy Southern Kitchen

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Pesto Panini • Damn Delicious

Slow Cooker Turkey and Potato Chowder • Baked by Rachel

Turkey Tetrazzini • Simply Recipes

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Turkey, Brie and Cranberry Mustard Panini • Just a Little Bit of Bacon

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Pizza • Baked by Rachel

Savory Crepes with Thanksgiving Turkey and Stuffing • Butter with a Side of Bread

Turkey and Dumplings • Completely Delicious

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Sandwich Rolls • Betsy Life

Leftover Turkey Enchiladas • Baked by Rachel

Apple Cranberry Turkey Salad • Inside BruCrew Life

Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole • Mess for Less

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Turkey Stuffing Dumpling Soup • Town and Country Living

Thanksgiving Leftovers Stromboli • Betsy Life

Turkey Turnovers • Ann’s Entitled Life

Warm Turkey Sliders • Self Proclaimed Foodie

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Grandma’s Fruit Dip

April 14, 2015 in Kitchen

If you’re here from Love to Be in the Kitchen, welcome to Forty Eighteen and thanks for visiting!

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My grandma was the most amazing woman. She had this way of making every grandkid feel like her favorite. She loved adventures and made everything fun. And she was the greatest cook in the world. Seriously, no matter what she cooked for you, it was the best thing you’d ever eaten.

My grandma passed away a few years ago, and I miss her. Every day. But she passed on her legacy with a family full of great cooks and even some of her amazing recipes.

Of course, getting her recipes was always a trick because she didn’t actually use recipes. She just knew how to make things taste amazing. But sometimes someone in the family would sit and watch exactly what she did and write it down as she did it. And now we can recreate some of her genius.

Grandma’s fruit dip is one of those recipes that someone wrote down, and I am so glad. It takes a typical whipped cream and marshmallow dip and kicks it up a notch or two. I love it on strawberries and bananas! It’s great on melon, too, and apples. Try it on your favorite fruit and tell me how much you love it!

Also, it’s super quick and easy to whip together – which is always a bonus. We serve it at family gatherings – large and small.

Grandma’s Fruit Dip

  • 8 oz Cool Whip
  • 1 jar marshmallow creme (1 pint)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp lemon extract
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg

Mix it all together. Eat with fruit.

That’s it! That’s all there is to it! It’s yummy and you will love it. Just be sure not to add too much ginger. Ew. You can add more than 1/2 tsp to taste, but I’ll just warn you if you get all the way up to a whole teaspoon, it’s not as awesome as it can be.

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My favorite dessert is strawberries and cream, and this fruit dip is my “cream” of choice.

If you’re looking for fruit dip, you need to run – don’t walk – to check out the 20 Mind Blowing Fruit Dips I shared at Love to Be in the Kitchen.

Do you have a favorite fruit dip I need to try? Share! Please share!

91 things to do with your leftover Easter ham

April 4, 2015 in Kitchen

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I love Easter – everything about it. And like all fabulous holidays, an amazing feast is always part of the celebration. We always have a big ham and potato meal with carrots, green beans, rolls, jello salad, some dessert, and anything else we feel like tossing on the table. My favorite is the ham. yummmmm

After enjoying the feast together, we always end up with a bunch of leftovers. Cooking with those leftovers is another one of my favorite things about Easter. Check out these recipes that will make your leftover Easter ham shine like new.

hamleftovers1Monte Cristo • She Wears Many Hats

Creamy Ham Potato Corn Chowder • Cooking Classy

BBQ Ham & Pineapple Kabobs • Goodeness Gracious

Stovetop Cheesy Broccoli Rice with Ham • Buns In My Oven

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Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches • Flying on Jess Fuel

Pasta Carbonara • Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Ham & Cheese Skillet • Goodeness Gracious

Ham Scallion and Cheddar Muffins • A Beautiful Bite

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Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche • Women Living Well Ministries

Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins • Mommy’s Menu

Cheesy Ham and Potato Bacon Casserole • Oh, Sweet Basil

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake • Lovely Little Kitchen

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Breakfast Pizza with Hash Brown Crust • The Gunny Sack

Ham and Cheese Scones • A Beautiful Bite

{Overnight} Ham, Egg, and Cheese Monkey Bread • The Seasoned Mom

Better than Takeout Ham Fried Rice • The Recipe Critic

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Ham and Pineapple Kabobs • Goodeness Gracious

Broccoli Cheddar Hashbrown Casserole with Ham • It’s Yummi

Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup • Six Sisters’ Stuff

One-Dish Skillet Peas, Ham, and Creamy Noodles • Kevin and Amanda

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Hawaiian One Pan Pasta • Taste and Tell Blog

Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad • Family Fresh Meals

Family Favorite Breakfast Burritos • Natasha’s Kitchen

Twice Baked Potato Casserole • Mom On Time Out

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Ham and Mac and Cheese Lunchbox Muffins • I Should Be Mopping the Floor

Ham and Cheese Cauliflower Fritters • All Day I Dream About Food

Ham, Swiss, and Jalapeno Stuffed Pretzels • Baker By Nature

Croque Monsieurs • Savury and Sweet

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Spicy Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham • Flamingo Toes

Mini Ham and Bacon Cheddar Cups • Creative Savings

{Overnight} Ham and Cheese Breakfast Enchiladas • The Girl Who Ate Everything

Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup • Spend with Pennies

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Loaded Baked Potato Casserole • Rachel Schultz

Cheesy Baked Penne • Recipe Girl

Ham, Broccoli, and Cheese Quiche • Cooking During Stolen  Moments

Hawaiian Grilled Cheese • House of Yumm

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Ranch Pasta Salad • Mrs. Schwartz’s Kitchen

Herbed Crepes with Eggs, Swiss, Ham, and Browned Butter • Cooking Classy

Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Quinoa Bites • Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

Ham and Swiss Croissant Sliders with Poppy Seed Dressing • Homemade Cravings

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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Pockets • Lemon Tree Dwelling

Mini Quiche Bites • Poet in the Pantry

Red Potato and Ham Casserole • Six Sisters’ Stuff

Cowboy Quiche • The Pioneer Woman

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Chicken and Ham Wild Rice Soup • The Gunny Sack

Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup • Cupcake Diaries

Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese with Ham • Plain Chicken

Cordon Bleu Pizza • Recipes, Food, and Cooking

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Ham, Egg, and Avocado Breakfast Burrito • Tone and Tighten

Cottage Cheese and Egg Breakfast Muffins • Kalyn’s Kitchen

Ham Pot Pie • Krista’s Kitchen

Easy Freezer Ham and Bean Soup • Living Well Spending Less

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Ham and Cheese Bowties • Julie’s Eats and Treats

Ham and Cheese Waffles • Blue-Eyed Bakers

Queso Broccoli Potato Chowder • Southern Living

Potato, Ham, and Broccoli Cheese Soup • Lovebugs and Postcards

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Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Rice Skillet • Hot Eats and Cool Reads

One-Skillet Ham and Cheese Gnocchi • Jo Cooks

Ham and Swiss Hash Brown Bake • Very Best Baking

Creamy Shells and Ham Casserole • Taste and Tell

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French Toast Grilled Cheese Sandwich • Brown Sugar

Breakfast Spaghetti {for dinner} • The Makeshift Nest

Ribbons and Bows Pasta Salad • Will Cook for Smiles

Ham, Apple, and Brie Quesadillas • Vinobaby’s Voice

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Ham and Cheese Mac and Cheese Bites • Virtually Homemade

Mashed Potato Pie with Ham, Peas, Cheese, and Chives • The English Kitchen

Ham and Egg Salad • Plain Chicken

Cheesy Hash Brown and Egg Breakfast Casserole • Natasha’s Kitchen

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Chili and Cheese Ham Strata • The Girl Who Ate Everything

Mississippi Sin • Plain Chicken

Broccoli Scalloped Potatoes • Taste of Home

Ham Salad • A Family Feast

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Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup • Destination Delish

Italian Ham Pasta Salad • Sarah Titus

Ham and Cheese Potato Pancakes • Buns In My Oven

Linguine Casserole • Julie’s Eats and Treats

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Overnight Ham Casserole • Very Culinary

Creamy Spring Gnocchi • Dinner Dishes and Desserts

Ham Sliders with Sriracha Hoisin Mayo • The Lemon Bowl

Ham and Broccoli Pasta Bake • Taste and Tell

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Hawaiian Scrambled Eggs • Cupcakes and Kale Chips

Ham and Cheese Crescent Bake • Taste and Tell

Brazilian Cheese Bread • Autumn Makes and Does

Potato, Ham, and Quiche Crescent Mini Quiches • Mom On Time Out

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Ham Gouda and Potato Bake for the Crock Pot • Kitchen Meets Girl

Crock Pot Cream Cheese Ham and Potato Soup • Julie’s Eats and Treats

Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Rolls • Mom On Time Out

Breakfast for Dinner Hashbrown Casserole • Weary Chef

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Ham and Cheese Lasagna • The Kitchen Is My Playground

Chicken Cordon Bleu Cups • High Heels and Grills

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bars • Mom On Time Out

Are you drooling yet? Seriously, so much yummy ham goodness, how could I possibly decide? I have a great idea – let’s get together! We’ll all try our favorite recipe and bring it to share. Then we can try them all! Who’s in?

Or just tell me in the comments what you tried and how much you love it!

Need more leftover upgrades? Check out 76 ways to make your leftover turkey amazing!

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16 Eggs-cellent Easter Ideas

March 21, 2015 in Family Room, Guest Room

Easter is right around the corner, and I have gathered a fabulous batch of Easter recipes, crafts, and ideas to help you plan your Easter celebration.

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Broccoli Ham Ring • Forty Eighteen

Easter Egg Hunt Quiet Book Activity • Mommy Envy

What to put in your toddler’s {candy-free} Easter basket • xo, lauren & jane

Family Fun Easter Scavenger Hunt • Stuffed Suitcase

Stenciled Easter Sign • Occasionally Crafty

Easter Paper Carrot Garland • A Sparkle of Genius

Easter Egg Wreath Tutorial • A Vision to Remember

DIY Stenciled Easter Sign • The Happy Scraps

Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Springtime Chips • Mirlandra’s Kitchen

Weight Watchers Easter Recipes • Simple Nourished Living

Oreo Bunny Truffles • Key Lime Digital Designs

Easter Nest Rice Krispie Treats • The Things I Love Most

How to Make a Chocolate Nest • I Really Love Chocolate

Book Page Easter Egg Banner • Creations by Kara

Baymax Easter Eggs and Chalkboard Paint Easter Eggs • R & R Workshop

I love Easter! This Broccoli Ham Ring is one of my favorite things to make with our leftover Easter ham.

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I always include these Brown Sugar Carrots as part of our Easter feast.

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These amazing Cherry Cheesecake Bars would be a perfect Easter dessert.

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How do you celebrate Easter?

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