“Happy Easter!” – this takes me back to my school days. I have happy memories of visiting the church attached to our school, reading the bible and generally enjoying the stories the nuns kept us happy with. I liked that we celebrated all festivals, thanks to the eclectic bunch we were. Today, I nostalgically remembered how we used to sit in groups and paint eggs. I particularly enjoyed drawing cartoon characters on them – until recently I had a couple of eggshells with my artwork, but while dusting, they crumpled. Yes, literally fell to bits.
I wish you all a …
Happy Easter
“Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there.” ~Clarence W. Hall
I had a good time browsing the web to see some painted eggs and here are some lovely ones:
Easter is not a time for groping through dusty, musty tomes or tombs to disprove spontaneous generation or even to prove life eternal. It is a day to fan the ashes of dead hope, a day to banish doubts and seek the slopes where the sun is rising, to revel in the faith which transports us out of ourselves and the dead past into the vast and inviting unknown. ~Author unknown, as quoted in the Lewiston Tribune
The stars shall fade away, the sun himself
Grow dim with age, and Nature sink in years;
But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth,
Unhurt amid the war of elements,
The wreck of matter, and the crush of worlds. ~Joseph Addison
“All it takes is one bloom of hope to make a spiritual garden.”Terri Guillemets
I recognize the character in this one. Why, I pray at his altar every morning!
“Once you choose Hope, anything is possible” Christopher Reeve
Happy Easter!
Now let’s head over to Unknown Mami’s place and travel the world from there.
Hi Vidya,
I know though we don’t celebrate Easter, but I love the spirit with which it is celebrated – so here’s wishing you a very Happy Easter too.
I loved the pictures you shared – as always – especially the ones with the Ganpati on the egg!
Thanks for sharing, and hope you are having a nice weekend 🙂
Hi Harleena! Thanks! I love that we celebrate all festivals! And yes, I loved the Ganpati too! 😀
Hugs! Happy weekend to you – and have a great week ahead!
Here in my country is not Easter. Easter is on the date of 5,6,7 May 2013.
So I’ll wait for those delicious eggs and cakes.
Best regards from I. C. Daniel – Romania
How interesting, Daniel! I saw some really beautiful Easter eggs from Romania while browsing – they were very special!
Thank you for commenting! Hope to hear about your celebrations in May! Have a wonderful week ahead!
In every post of yours I find some nice little talent of yours surfacing. I also like your appreciation of all the festivals. Happy Easter Vidya!
Happy Easter, Pattu! The joy of having friends from all “religions” is great. The oneness warms my heart.
Thank you for your beautiful comment! Hugs!
Happy Easter.
Love the eggs….especially S. Africa!
Love the quote by Reeves: “Once you choose Hope, anything is possible”
I shall steal it.
& I love you. Xxx
Dearest Kim. I love you more than the rainbow after the rain! Hugs!
It’s Eggtastic! See ya round the A to Z Challenge.
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Welcome, Tami! Yes, I look forward to our interaction through the A to Z Challenge! Glad you came by!
For me, Easter is about the Risen Christ. I am glad you found Hope to be present in your memories of Easter. He is the Hope.
You are right, Laurie! I always think of the Resurrection each time I hear the phrase “Hope springs eternal” Seems perfect!
Hugs and happy Easter to you!
It is now the evening of the day of Easter here. Vidya, I’m sorry that I couldn’t get to your post sooner.
Like you, I think of Easter as a significant sign of hope for us and the entire world.
Yes, Glynis. So glad you came by! Happy Easter to you!
Happy Easter Vidya and this was indeed a colorful post!
Thanks, Rahul! Even if we don’t celebrate it, the details are always fascinating!
Dear Vidya –
Growing up in Dallas, Texas, I have memories of easter egg hunting, painting and decorating eggs and of course the chocolate eggs. Thanks for sharing the beauty of this special day ~ and your photos are luscious. As you might guess, my favorite quote is -“All it takes is one bloom of hope to make a spiritual garden.”Terri Guillemets. Hope you had a magnificent Easter -with love, Fran
I love that quote too, Fran! 😀 Chocolate eggs remind me of a bakery near our house during my childhood. Yummy! Hugs to you!
Happy Easter Vidya! Love the eggs. ours were so simple at our house this year. But we had good family time making them!
Hugs, Jodi! The togetherness is the best part! 🙂
Hi Vidya,
I love your painted eggs! How fun. We had a low key Easter this year, but it was fun. I always loved the eggs hunts as a child and preparing them for my kids as well. Traditions, such as Easter create great memories. Thank you!
Egg hunts must be such fun, Cathy! But as you say, traditions are always enjoyable! Hugs to you!
Wonderful collection of eggs and quotes.