About Easter
Jesus Christ died on a cross on a Friday almost two thousand years ago. Christians believe that on the following Sunday, Christ rose from the dead and, in doing so, proved that He is the Son of God. The day Jesus died and was buried is known as Good Friday. The following Sunday is Easter.
Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Son of God each year between March 22nd and April 25th (the first Sunday after the vernal equinox).
Religious celebrations include family gatherings and special Easter church services.
Jelly Bean Poem (Jelly Bean Prayer)
written by Charlene Dickerson
• Red is for the blood He gave.
• Green is for the grass He made.
• Yellow is for the sun so bright.
• Orange is for the edge of night.
• Black is for the sins we made.
• White is for the grace He gave.
• Purple is for His hour of sorrow.
• Pink is for our new tomorrow.
• An egg full of jelly beans, Colorful and Sweet
• Is a prayer, a promise, A loved one's treat!!
Charlene Dickensen, 1997
We then put a jelly bean of each of the above colors in a plastic egg to take home and tell of Jesus' love!