What does Easter mean to you? For some, it's a time to reflect on faith and celebrate nature and new beginnings. Maybe it's the time of year when you gather with friends for cherished traditions like egg hunts and Easter baskets. Or perhaps it's all of the above.
I've written about the neighbors who go all out decorating for the holidays. The Easter decorations showed up on April 1. Bunny ears on their cars, the Easter bunny sitting in his rocking chair on the front porch watching the world go by, and the now newest additions - the pink, yellow, and blue Peeps bunnies lining the front walk.
Their enthusiasm for sharing and bringing joy to passers by reminds me of a quote by Robin Williams, "Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'" There are people who see this and shake their heads at the commercialism of this important Christian holy day (it's not about the bunny, but the lamb), but this can be about both. Bringing joy and hope to people comes in many shapes and forms, including over-the-top Easter decorations.
Spring is a time of new life and new joy. Appreciate and enjoy the blessings around you.
Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteI wonder about people who decorate for every holiday. But then, to us Easter only means one of the two holidays when we have ham, Easter and Christmas. (Ham steak this year).
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