Happy Vernal Equinox and all that pagan stuff

[NoJo]

Paint eggs, dance around naked, sacrifice a paschal lamb. Live it up a little, it's Oestre!

 

[secretme]

EASTER!

The time of year where all the world celebrates Christ's sacrifice for the sins of the world, rising from death, and bringing salvation to every believer....

Quick hide the eggs!

 

[impressive]

Must celebrate. I know just the thing ... erm, things.

 

[Premeditated]

Well, salvation and chocolate shaped into bunnies and eggs.

 

[cheerful_deviant]

I'll sacrifice a few Peeps tonight in honor of the holiday.

 

[Guest]

Just got back from Maundy Thursday service. Had to sing.

*sigh*

Nice service. Wish I could get into it more. I guess.

I am singing Easter service, too - can't get out of going.

Rah.

 

[logophile]

I'll sacrifice a few Peeps tonight in honor of the holiday.

Mmm - peeps.
They're so yummy.
And even yummier roasted over a fire.

Mmm...

 

[matriarch]

Mmm - peeps.
They're so yummy.
And even yummier roasted over a fire.

Mmm...

LOGO !!!!!!

Where haveyou been???

 

[matriarch]

Just got back from Maundy Thursday service. Had to sing.

*sigh*

Nice service. Wish I could get into it more. I guess.

I am singing Easter service, too - can't get out of going.

Rah.

I remember Maundy Thursday services, very sombre, very theatrical, (High Anglican Church, not quite catholic, but almost), and being part of the vigil group, who spent time in the dark, silent, bare (apart from hundreds of candles) church, until midnight, guarding the sacrament that had been blessed and processed in its special container to the side alter, for use on Good Friday. The whole process of the day leading up to the bleakness of Good Friday. There was a time when that service would reduce me to an emotional wreck....now, nothing.

The whole thing of Lent groups, then the intensity of Holy Week, culminating in Good Friday, and then the sudden joy and euphoria of Easter Eve and Easter Day......I remember it vividly, and sometimes, not without regret for that feeling of unity, of being something special. But I now know I was there for the wrong reasons, which is why I don't go any more.

That said, I do understand the feelings of those who are commemorating the events of Good Friday, and celebrating the Easter Rising. Peace be with you all.

 

[NoJo]

Today is Purim, a Jewish holiday characterised by the giving of gifts, rowdiness in the synagogues, feasting and drinking. Sort of like an uncommercial Christmas (with nicer food).

 

[Guest]

Today is Purim, a Jewish holiday characterised by the giving of gifts, rowdiness in the synagogues, feasting and drinking. Sort of like an uncommercial Christmas (with nicer food).

got a purim ecard yesterday.

book of esther, yes? wonder if they thought i was jewish because of my name. in any case, i really enjoyed it.

 

[Guest]

I remember Maundy Thursday services, very sombre, very theatrical, (High Anglican Church, not quite catholic, but almost), and being part of the vigil group, who spent time in the dark, silent, bare (apart from hundreds of candles) church, until midnight, guarding the sacrament that had been blessed and processed in its special container to the side alter, for use on Good Friday. The whole process of the day leading up to the bleakness of Good Friday. There was a time when that service would reduce me to an emotional wreck....now, nothing.

The whole thing of Lent groups, then the intensity of Holy Week, culminating in Good Friday, and then the sudden joy and euphoria of Easter Eve and Easter Day......I remember it vividly, and sometimes, not without regret for that feeling of unity, of being something special. But I now know I was there for the wrong reasons, which is why I don't go any more.

That said, I do understand the feelings of those who are commemorating the events of Good Friday, and celebrating the Easter Rising. Peace be with you all.

It was a very somber service, with candles lit in specific areas of the church for individual or group prayer following. And no benediction, as that will not happen until Sunday.

It is all strange for me, since I am still struggling with ambivalence/anger/distrust issues of faith.

But our daughter is going through confirmation, very important for her. And it's very important for us to make certain she is exposed to the information without any interference from parental confusion.

So we attend. And when they ask me to sing, I sing. In fact I'm doing a solo on Easter. How's that for dealing with my faith issues? (Makes me feel like a fraud, actually).

 

[christabelll]

Must celebrate. I know just the thing ... erm, things.

Nice... Nice.... Nice.....

 

[christabelll]

And now has come the
Breaking of the Back of Winter
Ice creaks, and snow sweeps,
returning toward the sun
The first blush kisses lambs curled tight
Swelling, infinitessimal, burgeoning need
The scarlett willow and purple crocus
poke the ribs in glad tidings
Spring - Oh Spring come to me
Succor my frozen static state
Fling open Hades Doors
Release the streaming seeds
The Siblings argue -
Hot and cold breath send last years
leaves scuttling in the lee
Meet me at Beltaine -
When their fighting is over.

 

[shereads]

Raw oestres can cause food poisoning.