Easter Traditions

This year was great to continue some meaningful activities during Holy Week that we started last year.  The first couple things really help teach Jesus' last week and the story of the cross and resurrection in fun ways.  So tradition #1 was Resurrection Rolls.  We took a marshmallow signifying Christ and his purity, talk about him dying on the cross for our sins, and then how the women used oils (butter) and spices (cinnamon and sugar) to prepare his body.  Then Jesus was sealed in the tomb (a crescent roll) for 3 days (actually 12-13 minutes in the oven).  Finally, we opened the tomb (roll) to find that Jesus (marshmallow) was no longer there.  He is risen, and we have a yummy breakfast to enjoy as well.

adding the spices

The tomb is empty; Jesus is Alive!!!

Tradition #2 is Resurrection Eggs:  I made these in a MOPS group the year after Hunter was born, and we have used them ever since.  Egg #1 starts with a palm branch and tells the story of Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem.  Each egg has something different inside telling of Judas' betrayal, the last supper, being nailed to the cross, and the final one is emptying signifying the empty tomb.  This year Hunter couldn't wait to open the eggs each day and we would daily add more details to the Easter story.  It was great for both of us

Tradition #3 the brand new shirt and tie for Sunday morning - Spiffy!

Tradition#4  Hunting Easter eggs at the Schaetzles:  This year it was nice enough to hunt the eggs out in the backyard area - Yay!!!  Grandma and Grandpa hide coins and little candies inside, so that makes it extra fun!

Cousins relax together