Easter is one of the high holy holidays for the Christian faith. Even my atheist father asked me last night what our plans were for Easter. As I reflect on this weekend, I realize we as a family have pretty much dropped this holiday from our traditions. Before I had kids, this was the weekend I treated myself to a new outfit and went to church. Yes, I was a Christmas/Easter Christian. Once the kids came along, we had many many years of coloring boiled eggs and visits from the Easter bunny. Instead of me getting a new outfit, I'd get the kids some new clothes. The community Easter Egg hunts were also on the agenda. Then, I don't remember exactly when, we just dropped it all. My Methodist mother-in-law still celebrates this Holy week with all the church services. Though she doesn't say anything, I get the feeling our ambivalence towards Easter causes her some distress. I think I would feel more at ease celebrating Ostara, celebrating the Spring equinox.
Suddenly I have the urge to color some Easter eggs and celebrate Spring with my family, maybe I'll even read the Bible story of Easter week. ¡Hasta pronto, mis amigos!
~N
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