The Friday Five: Spring Holidays
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thefridayfive but a week late:
1) What spring holiday(s) do you celebrate?
Easter
2) How do you celebrate it?
We share chocolate and I will go to church.
3) How was your celebration different in 2020 and/or 2021?
Last year churches weren't open, so I wrote a short virtual service which was sent to our Family Praise members. This temporary monthly virtual service is still going strong, and again I've written something which has gone out, although we are now able to meet.
4) What special foods do you make or acquire for your spring holiday?
Simnel cakes (see icon), although this year SM made them. We always make three - one for us, one went in the post to our daughter, and we'll take one with us when we go to see our son and granddaughter tomorrow (daughter-in-law will be at work, she's a nurse). Plus Easter eggs - this year everyone's getting small eggs with knitted egg cosies. The daughter sent money for me to buy eggs for everyone, so we'll have those.
5) Is there special music for your spring holiday?
The church will have certain hymns, although no singing is allowed. Last Sunday (Palm Sunday) we handed out the musical instruments and rattled our way through the hymn with tambourines, castanets and similar. And there are the classic big pieces, like Handel's Messiah and Bach's St Matthew Passion.
thefridayfive but a week late:1) What spring holiday(s) do you celebrate?
Easter
2) How do you celebrate it?
We share chocolate and I will go to church.
3) How was your celebration different in 2020 and/or 2021?
Last year churches weren't open, so I wrote a short virtual service which was sent to our Family Praise members. This temporary monthly virtual service is still going strong, and again I've written something which has gone out, although we are now able to meet.
4) What special foods do you make or acquire for your spring holiday?
Simnel cakes (see icon), although this year SM made them. We always make three - one for us, one went in the post to our daughter, and we'll take one with us when we go to see our son and granddaughter tomorrow (daughter-in-law will be at work, she's a nurse). Plus Easter eggs - this year everyone's getting small eggs with knitted egg cosies. The daughter sent money for me to buy eggs for everyone, so we'll have those.
5) Is there special music for your spring holiday?
The church will have certain hymns, although no singing is allowed. Last Sunday (Palm Sunday) we handed out the musical instruments and rattled our way through the hymn with tambourines, castanets and similar. And there are the classic big pieces, like Handel's Messiah and Bach's St Matthew Passion.
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Date: 2021-04-03 02:52 pm (UTC)Like you, Easter Masses are very different. Unlike 2020 we can celebrate in church this year (the Triduum so far has proceeded with a limited congregation), but with limited numbers and following COVID restrictions. All of the Easter Masses & services are being streamed however, and ordinary Mass will continue to be streamed. (I do pray that the virtual aspect continues once we return to semi-normal, because I think it does open so many opportunities for people bed-ridden or too ill to come to church etc. to still access the Mass and be part of the Faithful.)
I wish you a blessed Easter both in church and with your family. :-) May the eggs stay safe in their knitted jumpers until they are devoured!
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Date: 2021-04-03 03:03 pm (UTC)I agree that online forms do make such a difference to those who can't get to services. This year I've taken part in a Lent group organised by the Jesuits which has been online, and has had some Scottish, some English, one from Ireland and one from the States, which has been absolutely lovely to share with such a wide group.
Thank you very much - we dropped the little tray off at my son today, and so far the bunnies still have their contents (my granddaughter's chocolate is safe in a top cupboard!)
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Date: 2021-04-03 03:56 pm (UTC)That sounds fantastic the online Lent group! Prior to this pandemic such an opportunity across the pond would have been tricky if not impossible due to no one considering online a viable option. I do pray for normality to return, but if we could keep the positive aspects of this time (such as these opportunities) it would be wonderful.
Ooo, the bunnies are being carefully guarded by the unassailable (hopefully) cupboard! :)