Through the years, we would have Easter at Mom’s house. We had a dinner and afterwards, the adults would go outside and hide the Easter eggs for the kids to find. Then all the kids would go out with their baskets and look for the eggs in the yard. Once all of the eggs were found, the kids would enjoy the eggs and any candy they got in their baskets while the adults sit around and visit. We even set up the stakes for the guys to play horseshoes while the women watched and enjoyed a moment of peace.
These days, most of the kids are grown and have kids of their own. My husband and I usually do a little dinner at home just the two of us but we always make deviled eggs for our Easter eggs. It’s funny how things change through the years and the passing of loved ones make a difference on how holidays are celebrated. Once my dad passed away and the kids all have their own families, we just stopped doing some of the things we used to do. It is a natural thing but also a sad thing to see traditions go away. I am getting to the point in my life where holidays don’t mean the same to me as they used to but family always will. I don’t care about presents at Christmas and Thanksgiving is all about the food. Halloween is fun but I don’t get to dress up anymore. Easter is great for the candy and eggs but also for the importance of what it represents spiritually to me. No matter how the holidays change I will always enjoy the chances I get to spend time with my family because money, things, and time will go away but the love of your family if forever. Stay safe this holiday season and remember to make some memories because one day that will be all you have of those you love. Happy Easter!