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Will Your Children Be Searching for Easter Eggs? (996 hits)

This weekend, the world will be celebrating the Easter Holiday. For some, it is a time to send the children out in search of Easter Eggs, but for others, it is a time to commemorate the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

There should be no doubt in people's minds that there is much confusion surrounding this holiday. The same could be said about Christmas, which studies have shown does not mark the exact date of Christ's birth. But I personally think Easter, or Resurrection Sunday, shouldn't be about hunting for eggs and eating chocolate bunnies; it should be about thanking God for the sacrifice of his Son.

My five-year-old probably will be searching for Easter Eggs and eating chocolate bunnies. We even made an Easter basket for him, stocked with toys rather than candies. However, my wife and I are both intentional about making sure he develops an appreciation for what Jesus accomplished on Calvary's Cross. By giving up His life, Jesus saved mankind from their sins, rising three days later to ascend into Heaven.

What do you think? Will your children be searching for Easter Eggs? If not, why?

I look forward to reading your responses.

Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW
www.pedalnetwork.ning.com

Posted By: J. A. Faulkerson
Friday, April 10th 2009 at 8:08AM
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As a child, I never liked hunting for easter eggs. It was always too busy and out of control. When my son was little, I did not make any effort to make the hunt a part of his life. He only got to participate in that event if he just happened be present when it took place. However he received easter baskets. It is interesting to know where the custom originated. It was not all fun and games. The easter egg roll evolved into the hunt in America.
Saturday, April 11th 2009 at 2:08AM
Thomasena Martin-Johnson

This is a time for the children and responsiable adults making SURE that all of our children are able to enjoy this day as something to remember. As a child the year is centered and look forward to by certain events. Events like: Christmas/birthday/giving/sharing...presents and Santa and the tree. Easter is a time to change into bright clothes like the sky that has been dull for so long. Those easter eggs show a manner of independance and responsibality and the harder you work for what you want the more eggs(like a pay check)the more you will receive;like a social message.

But, most of all the easter egg hunt is community unity...from where "I" sit...
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA