Is Easter a nothing celebration? Light hearted.

I bought 3 big bars of assorted favourite nutty chocolate for dh, rather than an egg.
But during a very sleepless night last night, I came downstairs and scoffed the smallest. I ate the whole thing. ??

He’s given me a big egg. As atonement I will let him have at least half of it.

Thank you MawtheMerrier, a good explanation, and church services using candles as symbols of light are very moving.
I was just wondering about the reference The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again Luke 24 5 -7. The third day being after Good Friday and yesterday.

That sounds wonderful Mawtm. The church I go to is very Scottish Presbyterian so they kind of miss that symbolism out but it really does illustrate the point doesn’t it ?

Joseanne

I'm a Christian too and celebrate Easter, but I'm a bit confused as to why the BBC service from King's College this evening includes the rising from the tomb? Traditionally it would have been frowned upon before Easter Sunday? Anyone know?

I believe that Easter (like the Sabbath) starts at nightfall the day before.
I have been to some stunning Easter Vigil services which start in darkness and gradually candles are lit all over the church to celebrate the coming of the light out of darkness life out of death.
The Service of Light begins in silence outside of the church building in the nighttime and there, a new fire is kindled and each member of the congregation is given a candle; a greeting, opening prayer and lighting of the Paschal Candle from the new fire then solemnly occurs.

I passed two women talking today and one said "It's getting just like Christmas"
And I realised it is.

Because the BBC has lost its way recently?
It doesn't seem to be aware of tradition

I'm a Christian too and celebrate Easter, but I'm a bit confused as to why the BBC service from King's College this evening includes the rising from the tomb? Traditionally it would have been frowned upon before Easter Sunday? Anyone know?

Honeysuckleberries - in answer to your question "does anybody celebrate Easter" well I do and as a Christian it has great meaning for me.

Easter is a time full of hope. Something which we are in dire need of these days. I send cards and give eggs. We also have a special family dinner, work permitting. Although I no longer attend church, I do say a prayer. I tend to spend Easter in my garden, either planting, or with a glass of something nice and a good book. Travel at this time is not for me, it's always been chaotic at this time of year. However, good luck to those who manage time away. Happy Easter to you all. xx

Thanks Calli, I think it's the combination of the strong biological therapy I am already on and the anti virals, not Covid, which is making me feel yukky. It will be worth it, if it keeps me out of hospital.

I just hope that someone buys me an egg!!!

I hope you feel better soon.

I remember having anti-viral for shingles, probably not as strong as the ones you have had, and I was nauseous and sick.
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I love Easter egg chocolate. DD left a small Cadbury's, mini egg one on my doorstep, because I was stressed, coping with Mr MD, who has Covid and had me run ragged..
I am NOT ashamed, nor repentant, that I ate it, in one go, a week before Easter Sunday
I have been a Saint ? and saw it as compensation! ?

Now I have caught Covid from him and think I deserve two, if I wasn't feeling so nauseous from the anti viral, I had yesterday!
By the time, I get out of isolation, there will be none left in the shops! ?

Chewbacca

Just break it up so that the calories and fat content leak out Marydoll It's fool proof!

Just a very tiny piece each day is OK!

Even better when it belonged to your DC and you were sneaking a piece, there were no calories at all in those.

For me (just like Christmas) it's a traditional time for a big family get together and a chance to spoil the kids. This year, it looks like good weather too!

A vegan Easter egg hunt, loads of buffet food, salad and snacks so people can help themselves - and lazing under sunshades in the garden - bliss!

Just break it up so that the calories and fat content leak out Marydoll It's fool proof!

Oh, naughty but nice!

It has a higher fat content, so another gran told me!

There's something about Easter egg chocolate that tastes different

Same here Callistemon! Aldi had their Specially Selected Salted Caramel eggs stacked to the rafters today so fingers crossed they're half price by Tuesday!

Not religious in any way. I just enjoy the chocolate.

I always long to be given a proper Easter egg.
I'll have to buy my own again I think (half price next week)?

Calli, I tried that last year, there were none left!

AreWeThereYet

Callistemon21

Not yet - Sunday for eggs

Of course it is ? See that's what happens when you don't get any ?

I always long to be given a proper Easter egg.
I'll have to buy my own again I think (half price next week)?

I’m a Christian.

There is an advert on tv for Tesco and it really offends me when the first actor says ‘what’s so great about Easter?’ . I can’t imagine the broadcasters allowing another religion to be downplayed like that in an advert.

I might write a letter of complaint to them, but suspect I wouldn’t get anywhere.

Yes, us too. I’m not sure how we’d feel if we weren’t Christians. There would be no point to it.
That's how I feel DiscoDancer

Joseanne your eggs look lovely.

I always feel that Easter is such a hopeful time and an very glad when it comes. We are in the Yorkshire Dales for a short break and hopeful of a traditional church service here on Sunday morning.