Teaching children of Easter, Ostra. It's easier then you wold think. Most of the things that were taken over by Christian Easter were all part of Ostra.
Easter eggs for example.
It is a symbol of rebirth of the seasons where we were no longer bound by winters cold and fruitless harvest.
Easter Bunny
Goddess who gave a bunny the powers to lay eggs once a year. You can guess when that was?
Spring Equinox The time when day and night beome the same length. Later the day grows longer, and Demeter got her daughter back (Incorporating the Greek Myth.) There are many things to tech the children about this holiday.
Here, we had an egg hunt, three legged race, musical chairs around the bonfire. It ws wonderful! We had a Wiccaning, and Eostra ritual! We feasted on Lunchmeat, cheese, potato salad, chips, beans, etc etc. Of course there was also candy too!
However you choose to celebrate, or to teach you kiddos about the importance of these things. I hope you don't forget what it is all about.... Family!
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