by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey There was a very important proclamation on the gate of the king's palace, and this was what it said: \"The king wishes a new and different kind of Easter egg for the...
Bunnies and bells
Easter Who brings colored eggs at Easter? It all depends on where you live. Children in the United States and Canada say the Easter bunny, or rabbit, brings eggs at Easter. Children in England and...
He is risen!
The Bible says that Jesus Christ died on a cross on a Friday almost two thousand years ago. Christians believe that on the following Sunday Christ arose from the dead and, in so doing, proved that He...
The beginning of Lent
Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. It can be as early as February 4 or as late as March 10. The exact date depends on the date set for Easter Sunday (see page 142). Ash...