Traditions: Easter & Spring Break
When I hear the term “Spring Break” it has a very different meaning for me now than it did when I was younger. During elementary school, it meant piling into the car with my parents, three younger brothers, and a cooler full of sandwiches and driving to visit our grandparents in Ohio. Usually, we got as far as the 270 split and were asking if we were there yet!
In my college years, it meant trips to Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, you get the idea…marriage and five sons later, we were introduced to the beautiful island of Aruba. We jumped into timeshare ownership and have visited every year.
We recently celebrated the wedding of our oldest son in Cabo.
The tradition of our five guys lined up for a photo is so special and we’ve come such a long way since those Spring Break trips. They shared with me how much those trips meant even though we visited the same island each year. It was the comfort of familiar faces, old friends, and water sports for days that they loved.
Many Easters were celebrated on these trips and more traditions were started. One of my favorites is displaying these gorgeous hand-painted eggs from Austria. If you’ve ever blown out eggs and painted them, you know it is not for the faint of heart. I keep mine on the branches, in the vase, and store them that way during the rest of the year, but during spring they take centerstage in our home and remind us of the many Easters we have shared together.
Traditions are a great way to strengthen bonds and make memories. Stop by and share yours with us!
