The countdown for Easter begins. While for many it’s all about the Easter bunny, egg hunts and chocolate, the season is one deeply rooted in religious belief and faith. In Christianity it is the holiest of holidays marking the time leading up to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the Resurrection.
Growing up with two parents quite involved in the church our family rarely ever missed a service. On this week in particular, attendance at church was frequent and mandatory, from Ash Wednesday through Lent to Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and finally Easter morning services.
As a child, not fully comprehending the significance, of course, what was most exciting for me was the new outfit, the dinner at my grandparents with my cousins following church, and the goodies. Through time, however, I came to recognize the importance of the occasion to devout Christians.
It is appropriate, therefore, as we head into Holy Week that our collection of illustrations for today focus on the religious element of Easter weekend.
