Be Aware….Be Engaged
Life is not a Spectator Sport
This year, the holiday sits almost exactly in the middle of its possible date range (March 22 – April 25). The date is determined by the Paschal Full Moon, which is the first full moon occurring on or after the spring equinox (March 20, 2026).
Easter traditions range from religious observances like church services and sunrise vigils to secular activities like egg hunts and decorating Easter baskets. These customs often blend ancient symbols of rebirth, such as eggs and rabbits, with the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus.
Common Global Traditions
- Easter Eggs: Symbolizing the “empty tomb,” eggs are often dyed, decorated, or exchanged. Many cultures participate in egg rolling or egg tapping competitions to see whose egg is strongest.
- The Easter Bunny: Originating from German folklore, this character is said to deliver candy and eggs to children in decorated baskets.
- Festive Meals: Traditional feasts often feature lamb (symbolizing the “Lamb of God”) or ham (a symbol of luck). Sweet treats like hot cross buns, marked with a cross to symbolize the crucifixion, are also popular.
- Easter Parades: Historically a way to show off new spring fashion (like “Easter bonnets”), these continue today as large community celebrations
In 1921, rare book dealer Wilfred M. Voynich arrived in the United States carrying what he claimed would “startle the scientific world.” The object in question was not a painting, nor a lost Shakespearean play—but a book. A strange, handwritten manuscript filled with looping, unfamiliar symbols and illustrations that seemed to belong more to dreams than to reality.
More than a century later, that promise still lingers. The Voynich Manuscript has not just startled the world—it has defied it.
Life is not a Spectator Sport 
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