Tradition….Webster defines it as an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action or behavior.
In my family, our Easter traditions have always been going to my parents for Easter dinner complete with ham and all the fixings including the best potato salad in the world! My mother and I would prepare everything while the rest of the family would anticipate “dinner is served”. My son would disperse all the eggs stuffed with goodies around the yard (under our supervision. My son is 6’4″ and had a tendency to hide the eggs in places no one could reach). The house would be busy with children running around, decked out in their Easter outfits, waiting for the Easter egg hunt. We had to keep a close eye on 1 of my grand-daughters. She would sneak out of the house to discover where the eggs were hidden before the other kids could find them. After dinner, we would turn the kids loose to find their loot. The hours of work and preparation were always well worth it when we got to see the kids having so much fun!
This year, we are changing up our tradition a bit. This is our 1st Easter without my dad. The festivities have been moved to my house. The torch has been passed and I find myself in the position of Matriarch of the family. The torch did not include the recipe for the world’s best potato salad, but for the most part, our Easter celebration will remain the same. Delicious food, the company of family, Easter egg hunt, and smiling children.
Happy Easter to you and yours!
~Pixy
