When Easter and Passover overlap, expectations in my interfaith family can be high. This year, I'm trying not to stress.

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Courtesy of Holly Rizzuto Palker.

• When Easter and Passover overlap, it can be tricky to navigate family expectations.
• Over the years, my interfaith family has found a balance, working to honor both holidays.
• Sometimes we bend traditional rules so that we can enjoy the elements that mean most to us.

"My Dad wants to host a Passover seder," my husband said as I packed for our family's recent trip to Los Angeles to see the sights, glimpse celebrities, and tour colleges for my son.