Eggs? Bunnies? I don't get it. I really don't see the connection between the death of our Lord Jesus, to save us, and hunting for candy laid by a bunny. Don't get me wrong, I think it's cute. But how is it related to the real meaning of Easter? Why not celebrate the bunny on a different ocation?
I was talking to my sister the other day and she was telling me that one day, she was talking to our Youth Pastor about the bunny. My sister went on to tell her that it all comes from the day Jesus got out of the tomb. There was a rabbit around that saw Him, and was so surprised that he laid colored eggs! lol (of course I know this is not true...it's only a joke)
When I was growing up, the holy week was about being grateful with the Lord's gift. We would have plays in church about Jesus' last days on earth. We even have traditional meals we eat during this week specially. We would go on a little relaxing vacation, spend time with family, etc. All this without forgetting what we really celebrate this time of the year.
When the Lord blesses me with children, I've decided that I won't celebrate Easter with them the same way is popular in the US. I don't really mind if in school they get candy and the whole deal. But at my house, I'll make sure we celebrate that Jesus Christ died for us, and was risen on the third day, went up to heaven but not before giving us the Holy Spirit to be with us until the end of the world. Nothing bunny related.
God is good, all the time. Remember that!
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