Celebrating The Entire Easter Season

Easter is often celebrated as a single day, but in reality, it marks the beginning of a 50-day joyful season in the Christian calendar. In our latest episode, we explore how to truly embrace this beautiful time of year, making it a continuous celebration that goes beyond just Easter Day.

Our guest, Theresa, shares her valuable insights on why Easter deserves to be treated as more than a one-day holiday. She explains that Easter is the “feast of feasts” and should be experienced in its fullness. One of the key ways to appreciate the grandeur of this celebration is by preparing for it through the observance of Lent. Theresa highlights the connection between fasting and feasting, saying, “A person who doesn't fast cannot appreciate the feast.” This insight helps us understand how fasting during Lent enhances the joy and gratitude we feel on Easter Sunday and throughout the entire season.

One common challenge many families face is how to maintain the spirit of Easter throughout the full 50 days. Often, people feel a sense of completion after Easter Sunday and let the celebrations end there. However, Theresa encourages listeners to think differently—Easter is a season, not just a day, and it can be celebrated in ways that are meaningful for the entire 50 days. She offers creative ideas to keep the Easter spirit alive, such as creating a Lenten path or a Lenten tree, which provides a visual and interactive way for families to journey toward the joy of Easter.

Another significant part of the Easter season is the Triduum—the three-day period leading up to Easter Sunday, which includes Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Theresa shares how her family incorporates meaningful traditions during this time, such as observing a Christian Seder meal, baking hot cross buns, and preparing the Paschal candle. The Paschal candle, symbolizing the light of Christ, is an important focal point in their home and is central to their celebrations.

As families prepare for Easter, Theresa stresses the importance of involving children in the process. From decorating the Paschal candle to creating Easter gardens, these activities not only make the celebration more engaging for kids but also help them understand the deeper meaning of the Easter message. Children play a key role in bringing the story of Easter to life, and these hands-on activities create lasting memories and a richer connection to the faith.

Whether you’re a seasoned celebrant or someone new to the traditions of Easter, this episode is packed with inspiration for embracing the full joy of the season. Theresa’s suggestions offer ways to enrich your Easter celebrations, ensuring that they are not only joyful but also spiritually fulfilling. Tune in to discover how you and your family can celebrate Easter in a way that deepens your faith and creates meaningful traditions for years to come.