Many of us who celebrate Easter honour it on several levels. There are religious ceremonies to commemorate Christ's resurrection from death. The resurrection gives meaning to our Faith and that Christ is reborn in us. For some, this is the most important reason of all to commemorate Easter.
Most of us also grew up with stories of the Easter Bunny delivering colourful eggs and chocolate in baskets to children. Perhaps that is the most pervasive element as we delight in spoiling or children and find ways to give them joy. Who among us doesn't have fond memories of hunting for coloured eggs hidden outside in the garden by our parents or grandparents?
Often we would celebrate one aspect of the feast after the other. First we would go to church to honour Christ and then we'd come home to a family brunch. Thia was followed by a treasure hunt amongst the flowers. Only after church and after lunch were we allowed to hunt for goodies! All of us would take part with my parents pretending they didn't 'know' the eggs were there. That's the way I remember Easter Sunday growing up. We still do that today.
What are some of your favourite memories of childhood Easter celebrations? Feel free to leave your stories in the comments.
I'd like to wish all friends and visitors to my Blog a very Happy Easter!
