What is Easter About/Truth or Consequences

When and where did the celebrations of Easter originate? 

         

It has been said that the word Easter comes from a pagan goddess named Eastre who was the goddess of spring by the Saxons of Northern Europe.. However, there seems to be disagreement about it among the websites that I checked out about it. One site, which I will post its link at the end of today's blog, stated that the idea of a spring goddess and a spring festival in her honor, is conjecture because there is no proof in history for it to be true. And that it is the same with the Easter bunny and eggs. The most that we can say about it, the site says is that it probably came from Germany.

How does the Easter Bunny and eggs fit into the equation of the holiday?

These traditions were probably brought here by German settlers that came to America in the 1700s. He would bring baskets of toys, candy and eggs and hides them for the children to find in the morning. Of course, as we know none of this is in God's word.

For Christians, there is more to it even when they enjoy the fun part of Easter. Though we don't consider the Easter bunny and other traditions as evil, there is more to it that as Christians we don't want to miss. And that is the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

And in teaching our children about the real reason for the Easter celebration, our focus should be on what it is really about. And granted this can be done through the use of ideas that are on the internet these days in making the holiday Christ centered. In this way, we can help our kids understand its meaning and while all the fun parts of the season goes on, we need to also incorporate biblical teachings into it, as well.

Some would say that telling the kids about the Easter bunny coming is lying to them. Much like Santa Claus is not real. That is something maybe you struggle with. And I can't say for you. I am kind of in the middle of that one as far as how I feel about it. I do know that for my grandsons we filled baskets for them for when they would come to visit us and I never told them they were from the Easter bunny. We probably told our own kids that the Easter bunny was coming, many years ago. But kids do get the point at one time or another that he as well as Santa Claus is not real, and unlike some have said, that by lying to them about this thing, they will grow up believing you are a liar and not trust you. If we are people that do not make a habit of lying and model the truth in front of them other wise, I don't think a made up story is going to make them grow up thinking we are liars. However, that is between the individual and God. There is that saying: WWJD. What would Jesus do? If he lived on earth and had children, would he tell them about the Easter bunny. Probably not. But it is something to consider.

For more information on a biblical standpoint, go to:  https://www.gotquestions.org/easter-bunny-eggs.html

April 3, 2019 Easter Bible Reading: As they approached Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you. And when you have entered it, you will find a colt tied there that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you why you are talking it, tell them 'The Lord needs it and will send it back shortly.'" Mark 11:1-3

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