Growing up in Nigeria, one of my favorite Easter traditions was going to "Galilee" on Easter Mondays. It was always a celebration, celebrating the risen Christ and His victory over sin and death. This tradition of course had its roots from the bible when the disciples went to Galilee to see Jesus after His resurrection (Matthew 28:16). From spending time with friends and families to eating a lot of delicious food... so many beautiful memories! 

Moving to the United States, Easter traditions are different here. I remember my first Easter in the US, i seriously questioned why Easter Monday was not even a public holiday in the first  place! After beautiful Easter services on Sunday, life continued normally on Monday, schools, offices and businesses were back to the normal routine. What happened to going to Galilee after the celebration of victory on Sunday? 

I found that people had different traditions leading up to Easter Sunday, i was told about a family who always had their curtains down on Good Friday and Saturday, with just candle lights around the house which was to signify the solemness of Jesus's death and on Sunday morning, they rolled the curtains up offering praises to God in victory! Beautiful right?!.

Different countries, different Easter traditions... from Easter eggs to  Easter bunnies,  my new favorite traditions will be filling Easter baskets with goodies for the community food pantry and shelters and also watching my children pick up Easter eggs.

Traditions change,  but i am most grateful for the sacrifice that was made by the unchanging love of God. 

What are your Easter traditions?

Yours in the Walk...