Easter

Easter doesn’t seem to be celebrated here in the Republic. I haven’t seen any evidence of the Easter Bunny or Easter Eggs like back home. Neither have there been any Easter sales. There is, most certainly, no extra days off from work.

Because of this (and my not attending church here) it is easy to miss it. I’m of two minds about this.

On one hand, Easter is definitely one of the most important events on the Christian calendar. Christmas is certainly important, but it would be easy to argue that Easter is what defines Christianity apart from other faiths. But, Easter is just a celebration, an event..a mark on the calendar where Christians get together and celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Even a little research can make the exact date that it should be celebrated doubtful, and the name itself (Easter) comes from a pagan festival.

What is important is the act being celebrated..the resurrection of Christ after 3 days..as advertised. This is something worth celebrating, no matter what day. Just because the date on the calendar is not celebrated so widely in South Korea (outside of churches), doesn’t make it any less important. The date does not matter so much to me. But Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection and ascencion are worth thinking about and contemplating, no matter what the date. So my Easter has been just like any other day. It’s kind of refreshing.

I do miss the Easter eggs though..