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merrily

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16. Colored eggs and bunnies are fertility symbols, with pagan origins.

Mon Apr 21, 2014, 12:31 PM

Apr 2014

And don't get pagans or those who read the Old Testament closely on bringing "Christmas" trees indoors as any kind of religious symbols.

In any event, I don't think anyone, regardless of religious belief or lack thereof, needs to worry about an Easter egg hunt or anything that gives children joy and brings neighbors together. Nor is any time a good time to pick on people for their sincere religious beliefs or lack thereof, as long as no one else has to suffer for the religious beliefs of another.

Happy whatever to one and all, always.

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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