I was thinking about writing something religious and philosophical for Easter but instead I got to thinking about what we celebrate today and then my thoughts turned to Christmas (because that's just how my brain works). While I'm thinking about the two holidays, something odd occurred to me.
During Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus. And part of that whole Christmas Eve/Day thing is getting a ton of presents under a tree. Easter, on the other hand, is supposed to be the biggest celebration of the Christian faith. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But yet, part of that is getting maybe a couple little gifts and some jellybeans.
So is it just me, or do you find it a little reversed? For Christmas we should say, "Happy Birthday Jesus!" and eat a piece of birthday cake. For Easter we should be shouting in the streets, "HE IS RISEN" and then showering everyone with love and gifts.
I dunno. But like I said, that's just how my brain works.
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At Christmas, we did make cupcakes for Jesus, and sang "Happy Birthday" to Him. Unfortunately, the whole gift-giving thing is a tradition that is hard to give up, though I know of many who have managed.
Last week, at Target, I was getting stuff for the kids' Easter baskets. When checking out, the cashier said, "Oh, look at all this great stuff. Kids are so lucky, they all these goodies and things. What do WE get as adults?"
And the bold, outspoken me (who does NOT ever speak out for the Lord, though I know I should) said, "Jesus! We get the ultimate gift. What more could a person want?"
I guess if you look at it that way, you and I and everyone else gets a far greater gift than even money could buy. But one has to be willing to accept the Gift...as it does come with contingencies!
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