Larchmont, Mamaroneck Celebrate Holiday Weekend

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Jewish festival of Passover, which celebrates the exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt, begins at sundown Friday and runs through April 11.

<p>Kosher caterer Avril Kaye shows off her sweet potato kugel for Passover.</p> — Kosher caterer Avril Kaye shows off her sweet potato kugel for Passover.
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<p>Easter Sunday follows Good Friday.</p> — Easter Sunday follows Good Friday.
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Daily Voice

04/03/2015 3:00 p.m.

For Christians, today is Good Friday which marks the crucifixion of Jesus. Easter Sunday, on April 5, celebrates his Resurrection.

Both holidays are rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition — with a focus on family and eating together.

Go here for Northern Westchester restaurants open Easter Sunday; here for Southern Westchester restaurants; here for Rivertowns.

For Passover recipes, go here and here.

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