Easter Flowers - not like the good old days

It's interesting to me how celebration of the holidays change over time. Easter is a good example.

Obviously, Easter is a Christian holiday (although pagans also celebrate a similar holiday) celebrating the resurrection of Christ. It has a confusing date which is based on the vernal equinox and a full moon. And, since approximately 80% of Americans identify themselves as Christian, this should be a big holiday.

In one way it still is. Church attendance soars on Easter. In fact, there is even a term for this--CEO which refers to people that attend church on "Christmas and Easter only". However it seems like the family celebrations are just not the same.

Our family used to get up early, get all dressed up (my sister in her new easter dress) and go to church. Then we went home, got the potluck dish that mom made the night before and headed off to grandma's house for the easter egg hunt and family potluck. For us kids it was the second biggest candy holiday--slightly behind halloween. AND, most importantly (since I am a florist) everybody took an easter lily or small flower arrangement to liven up grandma's house.

I just don't see this anymore. There is still a lot of commercialism, but the specialness and focus on family togetherness seems to be gone. I think it's sad.

Anyway, put in a little effort to make this holiday special for your family. Maybe even stop by Visser's Florist on the way to grandma's. It will make you feel good inside, and you know grandma will like it.