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FEATHERING OUR NESTS: O-MAMA’s Perspective on SPRING CLEANING

Spring is in the air.  The birds and the bees are flitting around doing their thing…nature abounds.  The birds are feathering their nests and laying their eggs, while the bees are busy pollinating every flower in the garden.  The air is crisp and clean.  Chirping and buzzing fills the air.

Everything seems fresh and new.  So, let’s take a new look at Spring, shall we? The first thing that comes to mind is cleaning. Ugggh.  But, let's talk about the birds and the bees instead...the part of the story that happens...

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DOUBLE MEANING: Celebrate Easter and Spring
Photo White House Chuck Kennedy

Easter is a Christian holiday that like most is mixed with ‘pagan’ ritual and celebration.  Pagan rituals were adapted around important Christian celebrations. Even the word Easter comes from the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring, “Eostre.”  Today, Christians celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter, but most Americans also celebrate the spirit of spring and renewal. The holiday also has its roots around the Hebrew time of Passover, which dates back to Moses leading the Jews out of Egypt. The egg has long been a symbol of new life and fertility that we associate with springtime.  The Easter bunny, same thing…fertility.  On Easter, some families gather to hunt eggs and eat candy left by the Easter Bunny, some go to church, and some just take the day to be together.  What traditions do you celebrate?


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  • Debomama

    Happy Easter to all MAMAs!
    on 04/24/11
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  • DannieB

    We celebrate the return of Spring. We raised our children to love the earth and respect nature. I wouldn't have it any other way.
    on 04/06/10
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