Missing Easter

Recognizing that this is a holy season and spending more time than usual in prayer and reflection can help us to be more fully present and focused on Christ on Easter morning.

In addition to increasing a spiritual awareness of the significance of Easter, it can also be helpful to establish family rituals that accompany Easter. Just as your family may have certain things that they do every Christmas, an Easter celebration can also bring continuity and significance. Ritual brings meaning to daily life. Establishing family rituals can help mark Easter as a special day, giving us something to look forward to and depend on. These rituals can include certain foods that are served, a particular religious service that is attended (such as a sunrise service), and a gathering of friends or family. For some, the inclusion of cultural traditions may distract from the spiritual significance of the day. But for others, incorporating these cultural traditions into a spiritual holiday only add to the meaning and celebration of the day.

Next year I will be making Easter a priority on our calendar. I will begin to establish Easter traditions for our family. I will give this special day the attention that it deserves. In the meantime, my family and I will be as creative as we can be about still focusing on Christ’s resurrection on Easter morning. I regret that we did not prioritize celebrating Easter this year, but I’m thankful that this situation has brought to my attention how much I’ve been missing Easter.