tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post5501946871195019704..comments2024-03-26T07:07:14.304-07:00Comments on Teacher Tom: Dangerous EasterTeacher Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-48039571439020816362010-04-08T05:37:35.970-07:002010-04-08T05:37:35.970-07:00I dyed eggs with my 3yr old and 1yr old this Easte...I dyed eggs with my 3yr old and 1yr old this Easter and we did play the cracking game! It was the highlight of the day, and we'll definitely do it again next year. And I agree with your thoughts on Easter - miraculous indeed.SquiggleMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05094710479615479611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-16144013300029471352010-04-03T12:33:52.119-07:002010-04-03T12:33:52.119-07:00Greek Easter traditions are new to me, but, for th...Greek Easter traditions are new to me, but, for the past 6 years, I've celebrated with my husband's family. We are the proud owners of our red eggs from the egg cracking game :) I'm rarely competitive, but quite enjoy winning :DMarcy Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422132882898323155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-82343877954080880572010-03-31T20:01:54.862-07:002010-03-31T20:01:54.862-07:00I can't tell you how much I enjoyed reading th...I can't tell you how much I enjoyed reading this account of a really religious Easter that was still a blast for a kid. My own celebration of Easter has become about Spring over the years, but I can imagine embracing this kind of holiday with my community. Awesome.Launa Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732938187019993335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-13960487438448039162010-03-29T22:13:49.843-07:002010-03-29T22:13:49.843-07:00I was only 2-5 years old when we lived there, but ...I was only 2-5 years old when we lived there, but I formed some memories from hearing the stories so many times. What I remember (typically American maybe) is that one year someone gave us a HUGE chocolate Easter egg. I swear it came up to my waist (at least). I also remember the police officers standing, directing traffic, in large red Easter eggs! But I think that probably the most profound pseudo-memory are the bells that tolled on Good Friday. The constant sound of huge bells, slowing and sadly ringing all night long.<br /><br />Tom, this may be too public of a space, but I have hopes for this Easter being the best yet. I'm excited that us three kids are getting to "put on" an Easter for Mom and Dad, as well as all of the kids. I'm happy that we are trying to carry on all of these traditions. We'll see how we feel Sunday night, but I'm sure we'll have to bow-down to Mom for doing it all herself for the past 45+ years! : )<br /><br />AmyAmy Hobsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-39125290946323910342010-03-29T20:53:52.106-07:002010-03-29T20:53:52.106-07:00Tom, I used to live on Crete and I remember these ...Tom, I used to live on Crete and I remember these traditions that you speak of. I was merely an observer but it was SO beautiful. The streets were filled with candle light and reverence. Great memory. ( I was there 1988-1989.Ms Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02881158560938169986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-47264355736368959832010-03-29T15:01:28.075-07:002010-03-29T15:01:28.075-07:00Hey Tom I LOVE that you can light candles and use ...Hey Tom I LOVE that you can light candles and use an electric burner with your children ... as you should be able to ... but trampolines are out ... go figure!Play for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475920387209134195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-72477968617352558662010-03-29T13:47:26.348-07:002010-03-29T13:47:26.348-07:00There are two small(ish) boys in this house that w...There are two small(ish) boys in this house that would go bananas for exploding easter eggs!Let the Children Playhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121823006891382199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-46507757366536831562010-03-29T13:27:05.277-07:002010-03-29T13:27:05.277-07:00We really do water down our traditions. We've...We really do water down our traditions. We've gone from teaching respect for things and trusting others to being fearful and therefore taking away and competence and trust and leaving us all worse off for it. It's not a trade I want to make!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-8531388338014890462010-03-29T12:11:31.869-07:002010-03-29T12:11:31.869-07:00I'm thinking an egg fight would surely garner ...I'm thinking an egg fight would surely garner more interest than an egg hunt. Sounds like fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-65531524856796392792010-03-29T10:08:55.972-07:002010-03-29T10:08:55.972-07:00@MamaPlante . . . It's one of the real advanta...@MamaPlante . . . It's one of the real advantages of being a parent-owned and operated school!Teacher Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-89344326044595208452010-03-29T10:00:25.317-07:002010-03-29T10:00:25.317-07:00Aaah! My school would NOT let me light a candle to...Aaah! My school would NOT let me light a candle to do an experiment where the candler burns the oxygen in a glass container, creating a vacuum, thereby raising the water in the cup the candle rests in. Seriously! You can even cook playdough in your room!!? Heaven. I do use a "Snack Master" and a rice cooker to make mini grilled cheeses, but they are kept waaay out of reach! I want to boil red eggs too!MamaPlantenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-2075898741319833932010-03-29T09:47:12.836-07:002010-03-29T09:47:12.836-07:00This is awesome!! My kids are homeschooled, and w...This is awesome!! My kids are homeschooled, and we're totally doing this next year! Thank you so much!!Marissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088426690810115335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-4586633040249366282010-03-29T08:27:19.221-07:002010-03-29T08:27:19.221-07:00What a beautiful memory! Thank you for sharing it....What a beautiful memory! Thank you for sharing it. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638036458628891597noreply@blogger.com