Rolk
Loc: South Central PA
I'm posting this a little earlier than normal because we have a soccer match my granddaughter is in, and I want to be there.
Christians celebrate Easter in observance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. So any images you have that portray that, such as churches, crosses, etc., would certainly be appropriate.
Other Easter traditions have been around for years. Some say that the Easter Bunny was introduced to America by way of German immigrants in the 1700's, particularly in Pennsylvania. Rabbits, as we all know, are very prolific, and represent new life, as in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
And it's been reported that coloring of eggs goes back to the 13th century, and would be consumed after lent as part of that celebration.
Anyway, show us how us celebrate Easter with your favorite images of churches, crosses, the Easter Day Parade, which dates back to the mid 1800's, Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies, Easter egg hunts and rolls (White House started that in 1878), as well as marshmallow peeps, which are made in Bethlehem (appropriate), PA since the 1950's, jelly beans, which are reported to have been incorporated in Easter traditions in the 1930's, Easter flowers, Easter bonnets, Easter baskets......you get the idea.
Here a just a couple to get started. Have fun!
The Alto Vista Chapel, or “Pilgrims Church” was built in 1952 on the site of the original chapel in Aruba which dated back to 1752.
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I expected the Easter Bunny to be whiter...sigh
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Rolk wrote:
I'm posting this a little earlier than normal because we have a soccer match my granddaughter is in, and I want to be there.
Christians celebrate Easter in observance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. So any images you have that portray that, such as churches, crosses, etc., would certainly be appropriate.
Other Easter traditions have been around for years. Some say that the Easter Bunny was introduced to America by way of German immigrants in the 1700's, particularly in Pennsylvania. Rabbits, as we all know, are very prolific, and represent new life, as in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
And it's been reported that coloring of eggs goes back to the 13th century, and would be consumed after lent as part of that celebration.
Anyway, show us how us celebrate Easter with your favorite images of churches, crosses, the Easter Day Parade, which dates back to the mid 1800's, Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies, Easter egg hunts and rolls (White House started that in 1878), as well as marshmallow peeps, which are made in Bethlehem (appropriate), PA since the 1950's, jelly beans, which are reported to have been incorporated in Easter traditions in the 1930's, Easter flowers, Easter bonnets, Easter baskets......you get the idea.
Here a just a couple to get started. Have fun!
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Attractive church bldg. and cute rabbit Rolk.
Rolk wrote:
I'm posting this a little earlier than normal because we have a soccer match my granddaughter is in, and I want to be there.
Christians celebrate Easter in observance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. So any images you have that portray that, such as churches, crosses, etc., would certainly be appropriate.
Other Easter traditions have been around for years. Some say that the Easter Bunny was introduced to America by way of German immigrants in the 1700'Âs, particularly in Pennsylvania. Rabbits, as we all know, are very prolific, and represent new life, as in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
And it's been reported that coloring of eggs goes back to the 13th century, and would be consumed after lent as part of that celebration.
Anyway, show us how us celebrate Easter with your favorite images of churches, crosses, the Easter Day Parade, which dates back to the mid 1800'Âs, Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies, Easter egg hunts and rolls (White House started that in 1878), as well as marshmallow peeps, which are made in Bethlehem (appropriate), PA since the 1950'Âs, jelly beans, which are reported to have been incorporated in Easter traditions in the 1930's, Easter flowers, Easter bonnets, Easter baskets......you get the idea.
Here a just a couple to get started. Have fun!
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Easter 2017, Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire, UK.
I have some verse on photos to share:
These are ''road crosses'' and the history here is that back in the day famers could not get to Church so they would go out and pray at these crosses usually in the evening. Now if I remember right, the tools you see at the top have something to do with the cross, probably related to their jobs. Some are still standing today, I know of 5 - 6 of them right around here
We sing in the choir and are really busy practicing during the holidays....I'm really fond of this shot I'm second from the left, Bill is 3rd from the right next to our daughter (rt) then the Organist ,who is also the director! We love the group and have gotten very close to all the singers and
director's family ,too!
A nice church in Paris; St. Chapelle. All of the stained glass is original from the medieval period, withstanding
many wars and never being damaged. The last photo is important, because as legend goes, a portion of the
crown of thorns was stored here.
Rolk
Loc: South Central PA
photophile wrote:
Attractive church bldg. and cute rabbit Rolk.
Thanks, Karin for taking the time to view and leave a comment.
Rolk
Loc: South Central PA
BB4A wrote:
Easter 2017, Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire, UK.
p1 - BB4A, the B&W really makes this stand out!
Rolk
Loc: South Central PA
photophile wrote:
I have some verse on photos to share:
p1 - Nice images and wonderful verse. Thanks for sharing, Karin.
Rolk
Loc: South Central PA
Roadrunner wrote:
These are ''road crosses'' and the history here is that back in the day famers could not get to Church so they would go out and pray at these crosses usually in the evening. Now if I remember right, the tools you see at the top have something to do with the cross, probably related to their jobs. Some are still standing today, I know of 5 - 6 of them right around here
p1 - I really appreciate you posting these wonderful images and the history behind them, RR! Thank you.
Rolk
Loc: South Central PA
judy juul wrote:
We sing in the choir and are really busy practicing during the holidays....I'm really fond of this shot I'm second from the left, Bill is 3rd from the right next to our daughter (rt) then the Organist ,who is also the director! We love the group and have gotten very close to all the singers and
director's family ,too!
p1 - I can see why you are fond of this image, Judy! Thanks for sharing!
Rolk
Loc: South Central PA
Rufe wrote:
Three from Missouri
p1 - Rufe, these are magnificent! Thanks for sharing!
Rolk
Loc: South Central PA
coj wrote:
A nice church in Paris; St. Chapelle. All of the stained glass is original from the medieval period, withstanding
many wars and never being damaged. The last photo is important, because as legend goes, a portion of the
crown of thorns was stored here.
p1- Stunning images of a beautiful church, Coj. Thank you for sharing them as well as the history!
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