So, I have a confession to make: I let my kids go to the local Easter Egg Hunt! I went to Easter Egg Hunts growing up, I actually have memories of them from about 4 or 5 years old. I even remember making some strange sort of Easter bonnet.
So, why do I let my kids participate in this? First of all, I really don't see any relationship to the holiday of Easter. We're running through a meadow, searching for plastic eggs filled with candy. Second, it's fun! What's not to like about candy? Third, (and I think this is really the reason why so many neighborhoods do this activity) after a long winter it's one of the first opportunities to get everyone out to see each other again.
Today's Easter Egg Hunt was fun, but it was freezing cold and windy! I was there without my husband, so it was a little hard to have both kids and take the adequate number of pictures! Nevertheless, I think that both kids had a good time and no tears were shed (at least by my kids). It is so nice to see my neighbors for a few minutes, too.
Loved your post!
ReplyDeleteI don't see anything wrong at all in participating in an Easter Egg Hunt. It truly has no religious meaning whatsoever.
Glad your kids had fun!
What fun!
ReplyDeleteFun! We missed our neighborhood one today, but will catch one next week!
ReplyDeleteI think it is great that you let your kids participate. I see it as a sign of spring. We all need to get out of the house this time of year! Great memories for all!
ReplyDeleteI see things like egg hunts--and even Santa Claus--as secular. I have had students of various faiths in my classroom over the years, and most of their parents let them do the things that are not religious, per se. No harm, just fun.
ReplyDeleteEaster Egg hunts are for all kids...and adults too. I remember we used to have them at our church in the cemetery....can you believe that? The grandmothers of the church set it up and it was fun for all. I think of the egg as being the beginning of a life...where the spring is like the time when seeds begin to sprout....so that is why I think it is in the spring. I can tell your children had a great time....and that is what makes it fun for the adults. Jackie
ReplyDeleteWhen spring makes an appearance, it is wonderful to take advantage of it by getting together with friends and neighbors. Loving our neighbors.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a fun-filled egg hunt! I am sure your kids had fun and I bet it was a nice time seeing everyone come outside again for the start of Spring. (Even if it was in winter jackets)
ReplyDeleteEaster Egg hunts are an old tradition in our family and you're right...they are fun. I loved your title.
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