Easter celebration is more than egg hunts
- Crafts, face painting and an egg hunt will be offered for Easter from 4 to 7 p.m. April 4, at the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History.
- OCCC will host the Spring Family Carnival from 1 to 3 p.m. April 7, at the OCCC courtyard.
By Courtney Barrie,
Staff Writer
Easter falls on April 8 this year and chief on the minds of both the young and the young at heart is the excitement of chasing the Easter bunny and hunting through the underbrush for candy-filled eggs.
These have been some of the most beloved Easter traditions for many generations.
These traditions are in keeping with the Western way of tying pagan rituals in with what most consider a Christian holiday.
The word Easter is thought to come from the name of the pagan goddess of spring and fertility Eastre, who was often depicted as a hare, according to www.history.com.
Because the egg symbolizes life and fertility, it also became incorporated with the springtime celebrations.
Christians began to celebrate Easter after the biblical resurrection of Jesus Christ, tying the religious aspects of spiritual renewal in Christianity to pagan spring traditions.
This year many venues are available to celebrate the Easter fun.
On April 4, the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History will open its doors free of charge from 4 to 7 p.m.
Crafts, face painting and an egg hunt will be offered.
For more information, call 405- 325-4712.
On April 7, OCCC has invited families to join in free fun during the Spring Family Carnival.
The event will be held in the OCCC courtyard from 1 to 3 p.m. with carnival activities and an egg hunt.
The Oklahoma City Zoo will host the “HOPabaloo” on April 8. This event will feature brunch and an egg hunt. Reservations are required. Fees are $14 for adults and $12 for children.
For more information, call 405-425-0262.
Also on April 8, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum will host a holiday luncheon buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. by the Persimmon Hill restaurant.
Reservations are required, and museum admission fees are included in the $15.98 meal price. For more information, call 405-478-2250.
For more information on OCCC Spring Family Carnival, contact Student Life Programs Coordinator Sara McElroy at 405-682-1611, ext. 7683, or at www.occc.edu/StudentLife.
Staff Writer Courtney Barrie can be reached at StaffWriter3@occc.edu.
