Påsk

We went to a friend's house for a påskafton (Holy Saturday) dinner celebration.  Similar to the Christmas tradition, the eve of the holiday is spent celebrating with friends and family.  The actual day of Easter is primarily a religious observance. 

 

One of the guests at the party is an organist for a Church of Sweden congregation.  They, and others, are having a service tonight.  The church service will start at 11:30 PM.  All will be dark.  Quiet or somber music will be playing and scripture will be read.  At midnight, the service will change as candles are lit, and songs of celebration are sung.  It sounds wonderful.

 

The main reason I am posting tonight, is I want to show you a picture.  Our host tonight had the priveldge of owning a unique coin. 

 

  It was for thirty of these very coins, that Judas betrayed his creator.