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Triana

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8. Well-done Skinner.

Mon Apr 21, 2014, 11:56 AM

Apr 2014

You've made it about community and sharing - and above all fun for the kiddies. That makes more sense and is more valuable than anything else, IMO. Both religious and non-religious can be pleased (or, should be) with this kind of celebration. Well-done!

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Easter at my house [View all] Skinner Apr 2014 OP

It's a great way to honor the celebration of spring, something that predates any religion. trotsky Apr 2014 #1

"Everyone is welcome at my house on Easter." ret5hd Apr 2014 #2

Yes! Skinner Apr 2014 #5

Congratulations, Skinner. I think you've got it. PDJane Apr 2014 #3

That's how any holiday should be. Autumn Apr 2014 #4

Amen! calimary Apr 2014 #48

Simply perfect. cbayer Apr 2014 #6

I googled "Skinner" but couldnt find your address. rhett o rick Apr 2014 #7

I still... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2014 #37

Well-done Skinner. Triana Apr 2014 #8

My 10-yr old daughter is the Christian in our family - TBF Apr 2014 #9

Our celebration is exactly the same, basically a pagan tradition from Nay Apr 2014 #10

Now THAT is what progressive thinking is all about. zeemike Apr 2014 #11

Sounds like fun all around. pinto Apr 2014 #12

You have done something so very cool! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #13

no re-enactment of the crucifixion? Enrique Apr 2014 #14

Nice post! 4_TN_TITANS Apr 2014 #15

Colored eggs and bunnies are fertility symbols, with pagan origins. merrily Apr 2014 #16

yep, fun traditions Kali Apr 2014 #17

That's how we celebrated Easter in my family when I was a child. Warren Stupidity Apr 2014 #18

Sounds like you might not fit in at Skinner's Easter celebration. 11 Bravo Apr 2014 #26

thank you for your concern. Warren Stupidity Apr 2014 #33

I'm a little old - bullsnarfle Apr 2014 #19

For me it is church in the morn and food and booze with the family. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #20

Sounds wonderful. Never publicize where LibDemAlways Apr 2014 #21

As a devout Christian.. your Easter celebration sounds wonderful Peacetrain Apr 2014 #22

...^ that 840high Apr 2014 #36

wonderful.... paleotn Apr 2014 #23

I hope this can be heard over all those axes grinding around here. n/t deutsey Apr 2014 #24

So where are the pics? lillypaddle Apr 2014 #25

Well that certainly won't earn you any posting cred around here. Jack for Sanders Apr 2014 #27

Wonderful message here, Skinner. democrank Apr 2014 #28

Smiles and hugs Hekate Apr 2014 #29

Family tradition HockeyMom Apr 2014 #30

What a role model you are. WHEN CRABS ROAR Apr 2014 #31

Cool story, bro. Inkfreak Apr 2014 #32

Our family gets together for Ham and Easter Eggs. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2014 #34

I applaud your all inclusive approach to the holiday! herding cats Apr 2014 #35

Sounds like a fun time all around... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2014 #38

Starting a family and re-starting traditions, great job Skinner! My twin boys (now FailureToCommunicate Apr 2014 #39

Your neighborhood is as nuts as mine is Warpy Apr 2014 #40

Have fun burning in Hell underpants Apr 2014 #41

Wonderful Post....! Thanks for sharing that with us.. KoKo Apr 2014 #42

awesome MFM008 Apr 2014 #43

(note: Next time include some pics!) . .. . . . .n/t annabanana Apr 2014 #44

I can think of no better way to celebrate any holiday UtahLib Apr 2014 #45

It sounds absolutely... 3catwoman3 Apr 2014 #46

Great time for deviled eggs.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #47

I like your recipe... pacalo Apr 2014 #50

I plan to hit CVS for half price chocolate tonight. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #51

Good idea! pacalo Apr 2014 #52

Well, they were picked pretty clean but we got some goodies.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #57

Same here, too... pacalo Apr 2014 #58

Gotz to have them malted milk eggs. ;-) Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #60

WHERE did you hide the eggs? My folks hid them so well, some didn't show up for years. freshwest Apr 2014 #49

This is as fine a description of a classical holiday as I have read. NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #53

Everyone is welcome; be friendly and respectful!!!! Such a notion! MADem Apr 2014 #54

Is this the sequel Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2014 #55

Brilliant! mackerel Apr 2014 #56

Great attitude, Skinner.. I bet you had so much fun! I just made Cha Apr 2014 #59

I like this wonderful tradition you've started. Ilsa Apr 2014 #61

Great post! Well done! Starboard Tack Apr 2014 #62