I have spent a lot of time this year thinking about our Easter celebration, and our celebrations in general. James, I'm sure thought I was crazy when talking about Easter in January. I want to be purposeful in planning holiday traditions that honor God and reflect what we claim to be celebrating. We've never done Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny with the kids, but have sometimes struggled in thinking of better traditions to fill our celebrations with. I read, Treasuring God in Our Traditions by Noel Piper, and it is full of just those things. You can see a photo of the book to the right, and read the whole book free online here. Take the time to at least read the Easter section.
The girls are already beginning to remember what is special about certain holidays. The know birthdays involve cake and Christmas is about baby Jesus. As Christians, Easter should be our most celebrated holiday as we reflect on Christ's sacrifice for us on the cross and the victory of His resurrection.
I hope to share with you ideas throughout the month on celebrating Easter with your children in a way that brings them to the cross and an empty tomb, not just bunnies and colored eggs.
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