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.
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Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program continues on July 16 with the Olympics.
It will be all about the upcoming Summer Olympics with outdoor games at the soccer field. Summer reading wraps up with the popular Creature Teacher on July 23 who brings lots of animals to the kids to see up close.
Any questions about summer reading can be directed to the library staff by calling 872-2681 or follow their Facebook page.
Summer reading is open to children ages 0-12. Keep a summer reading log and earn a book.
Top photo – This past Tuesday, the library staff visits with Smokey the Bear and a member of the Forest Service at summer reading. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Nocona Library’s Summer Reading program continues at 10 a.m. on July 17 at the Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The program will be space adventures and include a demonstration of a drone. Make plans to attend.
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