“Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there.”
It’s Easter!
Now, I am not Christian, but as a British born Sikh, living in the UK, I like to embrace all the festivals and significant dates that are celebrated here. After all, it’s all about integrating, isn’t it?
I’ve read the Easter story to my Reception class and talked about Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, Good Friday and Easter Sunday in child-friendly ways. I have let my Nursery class enjoy the tale of the Easter Bunny.
Both sets have had an Easter Egg hunt and polished off their chocolatey treasure.
My kitchen has a selection of eggs hidden, ready for gifting on Sunday.
On Good Friday, my children’s breakfasts consisted of croissants and mini chocolate eggs!
But, I do like to think about the philosophy behind the festivals we celebrate.
Resurrection.
New Beginnings.
A good time to reflect on the fact that Jesus died on a cross for the sins of his people. (This was actually quoted to me by a five-year-old as we were listening to their recall of the Bible story!). I hadn’t put it quite like that in my retelling, but she is from a church-going family, so kudos to her for remembering that from her church school!
But the above quote rang true as well. It doesn’t matter how deep you bury a truth, it will be unearthed soon enough, so best to try and deal with the consequences of a secret straight away, rather than brushing it under the carpet…
Now, let me lighten the mood with a couple of funny Easter quotes Spidey wanted to share too!
“My mom used to say that Greek Easter was later because then you get stuff cheaper.”
“I lied on my Weight Watchers list. I put down that I had 3 eggs… but they were Cadbury chocolate eggs.”
Wishing those of you that celebrate, a most wonderful Easter, and an abundance of new beginnings. And those of you who don’t celebrate religiously, enjoy the myriad chocolate eggs that are out there!
Stay positive 🙂
Happy Sunday Peeps!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Apr 02, 2018 @ 09:51:59
Hi Ritu – Happy Easter to you and you Family – wish you a great week! I wanted to let you know that there are some spam did like the comments here.
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Apr 02, 2018 @ 10:00:23
I saw that spambot Mihran!
Thank you and Happy Easter 🐇🐣🐇🐣🐇
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Apr 02, 2018 @ 10:02:11
I am glad you paid attention, is there any further steps to stop it?
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Apr 02, 2018 @ 10:30:24
I know how to get rid of the comments… but not the likes. Maybe I have to block the user… but there are more than one..
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Apr 02, 2018 @ 10:31:47
yes, there are more than one- do you know what happened? I received many more from Ericka as well….
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Apr 02, 2018 @ 11:20:30
No idea!
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Apr 02, 2018 @ 07:19:36
Sorry not your mom but Amy Saderis used to say this hahahaahhaha
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Apr 02, 2018 @ 08:25:31
Lol!!!
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Apr 02, 2018 @ 07:18:21
hahahahhahahahah that’s what your mom use to say that Greek Easter comes later so that you can get stuff cheaper!!..hahahahha Rituuuuuu hahahhahahahahhahahah gotta tell my mom and friends about this one!! as a Greek/American that I am hahahhahahah
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 23:49:30
So how many eggs (the chocolate type) did you eat?
Now don’t bury the truth. It will be resurrected.
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Apr 02, 2018 @ 08:28:01
Only one… so far… but two choc bunnies!
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 18:28:47
Great quote, Ritu! Happy Easter to you and the family. Michael
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 18:29:16
Happy Easter Michael!!!
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 18:27:37
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 16:41:06
A very true quote and a lovely post Sis 💜💜
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 16:41:44
Thanks sis! Happy Easter 🐣🐇🐣🐇🐣
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 16:18:27
A lovely quote and great post, Ritu. You are doing a great job of spreading the meaning of Easter even if it is not something of your own religion.
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 16:19:38
Thank you Robbie! Happy Easter 🐇🐣🐇🐣🐇
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 16:04:30
Happy Sunday Sister and to the fam!!! ❤️
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 16:19:00
Happy Sunday and Happy Easter 🐇🐣🐇🐣
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 16:21:32
Thank you very much Sister!!
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:41:06
Happy Easter, Ritu! I hope you enjoy your day!
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:46:59
Happy Easter Lisa! 🐇🐣🐇🐣🐇
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:47:16
Thanks! 🙂
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:05:51
It’s always nice to embrace other cultural traditions, religious ones in this case! I’m not a Christian either but I will join the celebrations just so I can feel part of the community and feel like I’m integrating a little too. Happy Easter!
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:26:52
Happy Easter Lise!!!! 🐇🐣🐇🐣
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 13:42:38
Every day is a new beginning but I like to put special emphasis on that today of all days. Oh and ya….Cadbury eggs instead of real eggs! I am dieting but taking a day off. I didn’t get a big huge basket, just a big Hershey bar and I’ll be good. We are not having family or doing anything today which is just fine with me. Happy Easter Ritu!
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:26:02
Happy Easter Dagne! I’ve already chocolated out×!!!
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 13:19:45
Happy New Beginnings to you as well.
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:25:06
🐇🐣🐇🐣 Happy New Beginnings!
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 12:59:37
Easter is definitely a time for new beginnings…Hope you had a good one. X
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:24:17
It’s chocolate filled… Always Good! Happy Easter 🐣🐇🐣🐇
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 12:58:47
Fabulous post super blogger!
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:23:55
Thanks Super Funny Writer 😘💗
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 11:22:34
Laughing! Great post, Ritu!
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 12:06:42
Happy Easter!! 🐇🐣
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 10:45:12
Such a lovely post Ritu. It really made me smile. Happy Easter to you and our family. x
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 10:45:51
Oops typo I meant your family! xxx
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 11:15:04
I got you 💖
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 11:14:54
Thank you Marje! Happy Easter🐇🐣
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 10:20:18
Cracking post Ritu and it is all about integration, acceptance, understanding and not losing ones own identity at the same time. Strong opener…but…you embrace Easter for chocolate yes….just asking lol.
Celebrating all cultural events in schools is awesome too. I remember Governor discussions and watching teachers prepare for those with great pride. I love the rich diversity it brings and helps children shed some of the views handed down through generations. Blogging proves we can get on, experience new angles on the world and get to know people from anywhere. #awesome
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 11:14:15
100% chocolate based here Gary!!
Happy Easter!
I love the diversity in school too! #GaTu
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:03:51
Ha,ha. Thought so…diversity rocks when coated in chocolate…so which is it? Milk, dark, white or all of them 😂😂😂
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:26:28
Chocolate is chocolate! 😉
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:36:05
How did I know you’d say that 😂😂
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:46:29
🐇🐣🍫
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 10:12:26
Nothing is final… not even life! Happy Easter to the whole family, sis 💖
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 11:09:45
True dat Sis! 🐇🐣
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 11:31:24
💖💖
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 10:10:15
Well said Ritu! Now, what is the correct term Muslim or Moslem? Just in case you didn’t see the comment on twitter 🙂
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 11:09:24
Lol!!!! It’s always been Muslim for me!
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 13:08:43
I was getting myself in a state, looking at train schedules and fixing up my mistake! Got organised 🙂
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:24:46
Bless you! I know how distracting things like that can get!
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:45:20
Yes, it can be 🙂 All good things! Now to get back to doing some reading after our walk!
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 14:47:12
😊
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 09:31:21
Happy Easter to you, your family, and of course to wise old Spidey 💜
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 11:08:35
Happy Easter to you n yours Em! 🐣🐇
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 09:27:16
Happy Easter Day to you too
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 11:08:19
🐣🐇 happy Easter!
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 07:43:45
Hope you and your family have a lovely day, Ritu.x
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Apr 01, 2018 @ 11:07:09
Happy Easter Judith 🐣🐇
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