COUNTY LIFE
Easter one of the most important Christian holidays
Easter is one of the most important and popular Christian holidays observed in modern Christian churches. It is celebrated to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, three days after he was tortured to death.
Easter falls on the last day of the lent season, which is a long period of celebration that starts from Ash Wednesday and ends with Easter.
Easter is probably the oldest Christian observance, after the Sabbath (originally observed on Saturday, later on Sunday).
Most of us are not aware that Easter is also the name of an ancient Saxon festival, Eastre. Eastre is the pagan goddess of spring and offspring. The ancient Saxons used to celebrate the return of spring with a hilarious festival, commemorating their goddess of offspring and of springtime, Eastre.
Today, Easter bunnies, lilies and eggs form an important part of the Easter celebrations all across the world as families go to church.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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