Pace on Earth

Ball of Confusion

I remember being slightly confused when I was growing up at the reasons behind Easter Celebrations. I knew it was religious but couldn't understand why there was no such thing as Easter Carols? I do remember singing "The Easter Bunny is Coming to Town" to myself but I also remember that it was likely to mask my overpowering fear of the huge bunnies at the mall. Some kind of transference from that jolly chap who brought me presents I guess. Either way, I vividly remember eating my chocolate bunnies with some level of hate in an effort to bite back at my fears as it were.

Despite my fears I have always liked Easter and not only because of the chocolate. I also like the ham and the time off of school/work (I somehow now associate chocolate, ham and laziness with the coming of spring). It still confuses me though and nothing more than that Cadbury's bunny that makes those clucking noises...spooky.

Anyways, I don't mean to be too glib as I know that for many people it is a very important time in their faith and I absolutely respect that. For me it is a time to reflect on my own faith and spend some time with the family. I got to do both and I'm very glad for that, confused or not.

Happy Esther!

posted by Vitamin S @ 4:11 p.m.