Mythical Monday: Easter Customs and Traditions by Mae Clair

I’m a day late with my well wishes, but I hope everyone had a happy Easter.

I’m especially fond of this holiday. After Christmas, it’s my favorite. Naturally, it makes me think of the Resurrection, eternal lifeand forgiveness, but it also resonates with shiny newness and fresh beginnings.

After a long winter, Easter is the gateway to spring. In many countries, bells are rung on Easter Sunday to herald the arrival ofthe new season,anddrive away evil spirits. Given these same bothersome ghosts we...