Years ago my husband and I decided not to have the Easter Bunny visit our home. Our children were still quite young. We came to the conclusion that one of our holidays should be a little more religious than commercial. Since Christmas was way out of the question we settled on Easter. Now that was a personal decision and not one for everyone, it is just what we do.
We usually hide a few eggs for fun. This year how ever we had no eggs, no new dresses or ties, not even a special dinner. I sat my children down at the kitchen table, feeling slightly guilty that I was depriving them, and bore my testimony as to why this day was so special. I have to say it went over quite well. No fits or questions as to why, just nods of heads and smiles.
It definitely was out of the norm. I missed the new dresses and ham. I definitely could have used the chocolate. But because it was different I think it is something my children will remember.
Journal Challenge: Is there a holiday that was special because it was different. The year everyone made Christmas gifts instead of buying them. The year you served the homeless at Thanksgiving instead of hosting a dinner at home? Maybe you just broke a tradition and had the 4th of July picnic at home instead of the park. Journal or scrapbook that experience and the feelings you had (note I mentioned guilt), and the things you learned.
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