A hard path to follow -
Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday -
Maundy Thursday is April 17, in 2025.
This is the final day of Lent for Christians and focuses on the remembrance of both the foot washing and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the apostles.
Easter is on Sunday, April 20, in 2025.
Easter is the Christian celebration of Jesus Christ's victory over sin and death through his resurrection.
What, how, or will you be celebrating Easter this year?
What am I going to do for Easter?
I am going to participate in Lent, go to Palm Sunday services, probably Maundy Thursday Service, and Easter service.
I am not sure what the 'family' is going to do yet. We are small - hubs, daughter, and me.
My son and his family live in Ohio.
My grandson who hopefully we will see - has three families now. I am going to wait and see what is happening for him.
We might get together or maybe the three Muskateers will do something ourselves.
I would love to hear your plans . . .
no plans, every day is groundhog day, the only things that change are sat morn shopping and any doc visits scheduled
ReplyDeleteThings are coming up too quickly! I haven't started to think about what we are doing. Our church has Good Friday services instead of Maundy Thursday so we'll be taking part in that and of course Easter, but I'll have to start thinking about if the family is coming over!
ReplyDeleteI am so READY for time change! A lot of people do not like it, but I need that extra daylight in the evenings. As of right now, we have not made our Easter Plans. Of course, Attending Church is a definite. I have a couple of things in mind for what I plan to give up for Lent....I better decide. Hoping my girls decide they want to host the Easter meal...We shall see.
ReplyDeleteNo official plans at the moment, except to observe Lent and prepare for Easter. Last year, the grandchildren's spring break coincided with the week before Easter, but not this year, so no egg hunts in our backyard this time around. Blessings, Sandie!
ReplyDeleteTime change, HURRAH! I had forgotten! I sure hope you get to see your grandson. Our family usually comes over Easter Sunday and the grands get Easter baskets.
ReplyDeleteWe really haven't planned anything yet for Easter, of course we will be going to church. I have to admit I hope our son will have things at his home and we will all pitch in for the meal.
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No, I was raised Presbyterian. That is very nice that you are participating in all of those traditions. God Bless You. We will be going to Adam and Gabby's on Easter Sunday for dinner with them and her family.
ReplyDeleteUnlike my "growing up' years, our holiday plans are still up in the air. I remember it was only the Roman Catholic kids and teachers who came to school with the ash on their forehead. My mother would take me to Maundy Thursday services which was always a little frightening when they would dim the lights to near darkness. I've not talked to the kids yet, but hope they'll join us for Easter dinner.
ReplyDeleteNo special plans.
ReplyDeleteI remember as a child, in school all the kids having ash on their forehead. I asked me my why we didn’t do that, and she said because we were “Protestant “ I was 5 years old! What the heck is that??? lol
ReplyDeleteWe will attend church like we always do - a Good Friday service or if the weather is nice I like to take those 3 hours and go out into nature and reflect on Jesus's death on the cross, and God's love and forgiveness for all who accept Him as their Lord, Savior and Messiah. It really is a beautiful time of year!
Easter is such a special and wonderful day, and I also remember Good Friday and keep that day in my heart. We don't eat meat on Ash Wednesday or the Fridays during Lent. Well, I will see the family right before Easter, so I'm so glad about that. Thank you for the reminder of Time Change. I always seem to forget about that. Wishing you blessed March days, Sandie.
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No plans for Easter yet. Usually my daughter and her husband come over to my house and she cooks on Easter Sunday.
ReplyDeleteI had my paczki for Fat Tuesday yesterday and am ready for Lent now. I usually have my family over for Easter. Janice
ReplyDeleteThank you fro this most wonderful post reminding us of the various stages through to Easter. We celebrate the Easter ceremonies all the way to Holy week; starting with today when we receive the ashes. A difficult tradition to maintain in a secular society who does not understand why you have dirt on your forehead.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
We have a very large family gathering. Usually about 23 people come we eat have egg hunts and just enjoy each other's company. If it is nice we may play a game of soft ball (that is if the snow is gone.)
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I don't have any plans yet, but will most likely invite my usual friends who come for holidays. Low key but will include Church, for sure.
ReplyDeleteSandie will be celebrating this beautiful season of the year...we have Good Friday services instead of Maunday services. The church where I grew up did Maunday service instead of Good Friday. I played the organ for Thursday evening services and we put out communion and opened the church for everyone to come and go as they pleased. Had it dark and very solemn...my most favorite service throughout the year. Miss it - but Good Friday is celebrated with a wonderful reverence. Most likely I will be cooking Easter dinner and having family and friends come to share. Hugs!
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