"Celebrate and sing! Play your harps for the LORD our God. He fills the sky with clouds and sends rain to the earth, so that the hills will be green with grass. . . .The LORD is pleased only with those who worship Him and trust His love."
~ Psalm 147:7, 8 & 11 CEV
This season of springtime is absolutely permeated with renewal and the opportunity for new beginnings. It is also a time for quiet reflection and focus on all that Christ suffered on our behalf prior to His death and glorious resurrection.
While growing up near Amish farms in Lancaster County, I gleaned much about the Plain traditions of fasting and praying on Good Friday, of preparations on Saturday for Easter Sunday (cleaning house and preparing meals ahead of time), and of attending church when Easter Sunday was scheduled as the next Preaching service for that particular church district. (They hold house church every other Sunday).
Those of you who are curious about Amish Easter traditions will find this video by Erik Wesner, one of my wonderful research consultants, highly informative. Erik has visited over 5,000 Amish homes across America and Canada and has been privileged to experience Easter celebrations in more than just Lancaster County’s Amish country.
Here’s the link to his fascinating video, which I recommend watching:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk_lJTX7c24
And whatever community you are celebrating with this year, I wish you a most blessed and joyous Easter season!
—Beverly Lewis
1) The Christmas House is available to preorder at the following retailer links:
2) I'm so excited to announce that my sister, Barbara, and I have created three new cards for Easter. See more about "Easter Blessings," "Carrot Car Chickie," and "Bunny and Chicks" 5-pack, at http://www.amishcheer.com
3) Thanks for your continual friendship on Facebook and my website, as well as your loyal support of my books. Blessings for Easter, indeed!
