Easter

We celebrate that Christ has risen tomorrow, paying respect that he died for our sins and while some frown in disgust at the commercializim of the day, we forget that coloring the Easter eggs brings the family together around the kitchen table with laughter. The egg hunt unites the community in fellowship. Pretty dresses for our Princesses and dapper suits for our little Gentlemen boost their confidence as they deliver their Easter speech. No, we don't need an assigned day to give our children gifts anymore than we need to wait to give thanks for the Lords sacrifice, but since we are taking this time almost universally, why speak negatively about putting a smile on a child's face. Easter baskets and jelly beans don't reduce the meaning of what Christ gave for me.