Time for another analysis of holidays in the Christian tradition:
As we near one of the holiest times of the year (another being Christmas), I am reminded of how picky us Christians can be. During the season of Lent and the celebration of Easter, a common complaint is about the commericalization of Easter. It goes something along the lines of "but there weren't chocolate eggs and bunnies at the crucifixion of Christ!"... Well no.... but that doesn't mean I can't have fun with the holiday.
The meshing of traditions is an amalgamation of many factors: the solemnity of Easter, the pagen spring solstice celebrations, and card/candy companies wanting in on the action. The store fills with candy, eggs, dyeing kits, big fluffy bunnies and chicks, and the ever present sugar covered peeps (now available in bunnies as well as chicks - who knew? - btw: if you have never Peep Jousted... you are missing out). Many of the more "hard core" complain about the celebrations and parties associated with Easter. I happen to enjoy watching the little kids search for eggs and eat their candy. I like dyeing and decorating eggs. So, if you don't mind conservatives - I am going to have my Easter celebration of the transformation of Christ AND my candy filled eggs and stuffed bunnies, thank you very much!
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