Below is an exerpt from Wikipedia. "In Christianity, for the celebration of Eastertide, Easter eggs symbolize the empty tomb of Jesus: though an egg appears to be like the stone of a tomb, a bird hatches from it with life; similarly, the Easter egg, for Christians, is a reminder that Jesus rose from the grave, and that those who believe will also experience eternal life."
I never knew this information before but certainly enjoyed coloring Easter eggs when we were kids. It was a tradition I'll never forget. I am amazed at how, as I get older, I appreciate knowing the depth of what simple, every day actions mean surrounding holy days. I ask myself, as you may ask, "what seems like a tomb in my life...and what new life can or has come from it?"
Molly LaFond is a Spiritual Director with offices in Two Rivers, WI and Crivitz, WI. For more information see: mollylafond.com
