Easter Memories

This time of year brings all sorts of memories to mind of family times together.  Preparations were made about food to be served.  Was the main course to be fish or country ham or some type of poultry?  Pies and cakes were to be baked.  Eggs were to be boiled and colored.

Shopping for new clothes was done weeks before the big event.  There were new suits for the men and dresses for the women.  Easter bonnets or hats and new shoes were purchased.

A few days before Easter, relatives came from far and wide.  They gathered at our grandparent's home.  Eveyone pitched in to make last-minute preparations.

Easter morning began with a church service at a local church of their choice.  Afterwards, everyone gathered at the "old home place."  The children were treated to an Easter egg hunt.  The women took over the kitchen and dining area to prepare and serve the meal.  The men took to the front porch to talk about their lives, work, and politics.  Then, the delicious meal was served.

After much food was eaten and much talk completed, we made homemade ice cream on the front porch.  The children were given the choice of flavor to be made.  My favorite was fresh peach.  It was a glorious holiday.

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