My Easter Presentation

For co-op, me and the other older kids(11 and up) had to write an Easter presentation, with whatever we want on it. We can team up with a friend, or do it by yourself. I haven't been to co-op for the last 2 weeks, so I didn't get a buddy, which is probably a good thing because I have a tendency to take over the project, by accident.
I thought that since almost none of you go to my co-op, I 'd go ahead and put my Easter presentation on here. I just finished it about 20 seconds ago, so your the first to see it!


Easter Today by Kait Culbertson

"I will start by reading Matthew 28:1-10

Matthew 28:1-10 - After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you."
So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me."

That is the story. The rising of the dead of our LORD Jesus. The one who died a terrible death on a cross was risen again on the 3rd day. He is alive! He is sitting at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, alive! It was, and is, good news!!
So, why have people forgotten the true meaning of Easter? It is such good news, how could you forget something like that? It must have not been forgotten, but chosen to be disregarded. Why? Okay, some people forgot about Jesus, and what he went through to save us. But where on earth does the Easter bunny come in? I looked around and found a site called Goddess Gift, and sadly, this is what I found.

Easter is named for a Saxon goddess who was known by the name of Eastre. She is a goddess of the dawn and the spring, and her name derives from words for dawn, the shining light arising from the east.
Eastre was a fertility goddess. Bringing in the end of winter, with the days brighter and growing longer after the vernal equinox, Eastre had a passion for new life. Her presence was felt in the flowering of plants and the birth of babies, both animal and human. The rabbit (well known for its propensity for rapid reproduction) was her sacred animal.
Easter eggs and the Easter Bunny both featured in the spring festivals of Eastre, which were initially held during the feasts of the goddess Ishtar Inanna. Eggs are an obvious symbol of fertility, and the newborn chicks an adorable representation of new growth. Brightly colored eggs, chicks, and bunnies were all used at festival time to express appreciation for Eastre's gift of abundance.
(Found on : Goddess Gift)

Here is a poem I found that I thought would go perfect with this subject.

What is this day all about? by Johnny Hart

What is this day all about?
Hiding eggs for kids to rout?

Cakes and cookies shaped like lambs?
Pink chapeaus on pink madams?

That is not what it's all about.
Who got buried and then got out?
Leaving no one any doubt?
"He is risen! Here them shout"
That it was this day's all about.

That is what this day should be all about. But sadly, it isn't. It isn't at all. Easter was named and made for a Pagan goddess before Chirst, which means it didn't start out as the rising of the dead of Jesus Christ. What happened was Christian missionaries tried to go and change pagan beliefs. The pagans didn't want to change, so the Christians decided to try to coax them into believing by telling them they could keep some of their celebrations, but by adding a little bit of Jesus made it okay. The pagan were then "won over" and the Christians could feel good about themselves for turning pagans into Christians.

So now we have mythical bunnies, painted eggs, and candy treats for Easter. Jesus is just a side character is Easter for most people now days. That is not how it should be. It should be a day where everyone praises and worships Jesus, because only He is worth worshipping."