Easter was more weird than any other holidays we have spent here. Christmas ranks 2nd, but at least most of the locals have heard of Christmas. Easter? Hardly any. I actually taught some of them the name of Easter in Chinese. (Interestingly, it's translated "Raised from the Dead Festival." Hmm..wish we could go a little more literal in English.) Nothing Easter-ish was being sold anywhere. It was as if we were in our own world for this one. But, we went all out anyway!
Friday: Coffee House for the students, Easter theme. Lots of great convos there!!
Saturday: Dying eggs with believing students and their friends. Fun!
Sunday: Egg hunt w/ our community and dinner with our team.
The egg hunt was hilarious. We had 20 plastic eggs and 30+ real eggs. Most of the team went out in our complex "park" to hide the eggs and we moms followed with the kids about 10 mins later. By the time we got there, 80% of the eggs were gone! Michael discovered a forgotten bag and began walking around, hiding them. As he did, he had a literal train of grandmas following him, picking up every one he set down! HA! Their thinking: this crazy foreigner is setting food on the ground..I'm going to pick it up before it gets too dirty! They didn't get the whole idea, I guess. :)
Of course, I'm glad His truth reigns whether the people around me are celebrating it or not. It just made me even more aware that I'm surrounded by people who need to hear about Him..
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