Easter for Home Schoolers: Why Christians Don't Celebrate Passover

Author: Mimi Rothschild
Most Christian home school students will tell you that the origin of Passover can be found in the Old Testament book of Exodus. The term Passover comes from the Jewish word 'Pesakh' which means 'passing over'. During a 400-year period of bondage out of which Moses would soon lead the Jewish people, The Jews were commanded to kill a sacrificial lamb and spread the blood of this lamb on the doorpost of their home. This blood would alert the Angel of Death, who would then pass over the house. Families who did not have blood on the doorpost would be punished with the murder of their firstborn son. Each year, this event was celebrated with The Feast of Unleavened Bread, which referred to the week in which the Jews ate only unleavened bread or 'matzo'.

Foreshadowing Christ\'s death, the blood of the sacrificial lamb would one day be eclipsed by the blood of Jesus Christ himself. Christian home school students no longer celebrate the Passover because the death and subsequent resurrection of Christ removes the need to sacrifice an animal to atone for sin. Christ\'s sacrifice was an eternal atonement; his blood replaces the need for the lamb\'s blood.

Kids Easter Activities for Home or School

Author: Terese Evans
As Easter approaches there are may different kids Easter activities that children can enjoy. Whether you want an activity for your child to do in the classroom or at home, you have lots for choices. There are games, crafts, puzzles, math activities and cooking activities that will keep the kids happy and busy.
One of the common kids Easter activities is decorating eggs, but there are also other crafts ideas that you could use.
Easter Cards
Provide the kids with construction card, glue, colored paper, stickers, glitter and markers and they can make Easter cards to give to friends or family. To make an interesting card, try shaping the card like and egg or a bunny.
Easter Wreaths
A different Easter craft activity is to create wreaths. These can be made on a paper plate with a ring cut out of the center. To start, the wreath can have straw glued over it or it can be painted in gold or silver paint. Next decorate it with fluffy chicks, eggs, flowers, ribbons or cutouts of colored egg shapes that have been decorated. Add a ribbon to the top to hang it from and you have your own unique wreath.

Spring Break Frugal Activities and Crafts for Kids

Author: Sandy Sandler
Spring Break is just around the corner; a week spent with children home from school looking for ways to have fun and be creative. As a parent you want their time spent at home to be quality family time. Plan fun frugal activities ahead of time so that when those adorable faces are staring at you begging for something to do you have a game plan.

Easter in the Homeschool: a Closer Look at Easter History

Author: Mimi Rothschild
Christian homeschoolers celebrate Easter every spring as a way to celebrate and remember the death of Christ and his subsequent resurrection from the dead three days later. However, Easter is actually rooted in surprising pagan mythology. Christian homeschoolers should think about this the next time they get upset about someone taking Christian imagery out of an Easter display.

The actual name of the holiday is most likely derived from the Teutonic goddess 'Eastre'. This goddess represented spring and fertility. Like Groundhog Day, Valentine\'s Day, and even Christmas, Easter was once used to worship pagan deities. The Easter Rabbit, Easter eggs, and several other holiday imagery also stem from these pagan festivals. Other scholars believe that the holiday stems from Phrygia, where they made music and danced in order to wake up their god who had spent the winter asleep.

Homeschool Easter: Easter Activities for Homeschoolers

Author: Mimi Rothschild
Welcome to The MorningStar Academy Easter Activities page. We hope that you and your homeschoolers enjoy these fantastic free crafts, printables, and other activities.

Wooden Spoon Bunny Craft: Families First will teach your homeschoolers how to make this fun bunny craft.

Why is Easter so Happy?: Bible Kidz Funzone chronicles a kid-friendly story of Easter. Your homeschoolers need to know why Christians celebrate this holiday.

Easter Egg Hunt: Kaboose has several pages that should get you started on the best Easter Egg Hunt you\'ve ever hosted. You would be surprised at all the creative things you can do!

Easter Chicks: Homeschoolzone has a fun Easter Chick craft that your homeschool students are sure to love.

Saint Patricks Day Gifts With Irish Symbols

Author: Kate S
St Patrick\'s Day is on March 17.  It is observed by the Irish to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick (AD 387 - 461).  The Irish have observed the anniversary of his death as a religious holiday since the seventeen century. Today, St. Patrick\'s Day is celebrated as a secular holiday.  This article examines the symbols of this holiday and provides ideas for Saint Patricks Day gifts.
The symbols of St. Patrick\'s Day include the shamrock, the color green, the leprechauns, and anything Irish. The main symbol of this holiday is the shamrock, which is also the symbol of Ireland.  According to Irish folklore, St. Patrick used the three-leaved shamrock to illustrate the idea of the Holy Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The color green is associated with this holiday probably because green is the color of the shamrock.  Green clothings are worn by the Irish and non-Irish alike for the celebration.  Even the Chicago River is dyed green for the celebration.   

History Of Saint Patrick's Day

The Fascinating History And Powerful Message Of Saint Patrick's Day

Author: Tobin Crenshaw
SERMON PULPIT EXCHANGE JANUARY 18 2009
While leprechauns are ubiquitous, children are regaled with tales of banishing snakes, and adults sit back to drink green beer, the truth is that Saint Patrick suffered much, inspired much and taught the world some of the most timeless principles about love and life.
Saint Patrick (385-461 A.D.) was taken into slavery as a teenager. During that time his comfort came from above as he often prayed a hundred times a day for God\'s presence. Several years later a voice called out to him, 'Ship is ready.' Escaping from his slave master in Ireland, Patrick would travel seventy miles to the coast to find a ship waiting for him at the dock. Finally free, he sailed back to his home in Britain.

African American Poetry

African American Poetry - The Players, The Times, The Themes, The Struggle!
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African American Poetry is a form of literature that is basically an expressive and colorful form of the emotions of the black and enslaved populations of America. Many of the themes of early African American Poetry revolve around issues such as slavery, murder, familial problems, and lifestyle. The tone of most of the literary works of this era entertain an emotional tone rather than reserved philosophical style. This allows the poems to be more personal and engaging. The journey of African Americans in America from the days of slavery until now can be traced through the history of these poems.