Last Easter, I was in Greece. It's a huge celebration there, perhaps bigger even than Christmas. I ordered a traditional holiday meal there of roast lamb and potatoes with some fresh vegetables, watched some of the parades that were highly religious in nature, and picked up a whole bunch of beautiful, hand-painted eggs at markets around the city, each one with a different beauty.

I was so happy to put those treasures out on my own table back home this year as a centerpiece. This morning, they're paired with a bouquet of pink tulips and will soon be surrounded by our own traditional meal of ham with a sweet and sour glaze, scalloped potatoes baked until the cheese on top is golden and crisp, spring asparagus with melted butter, and fresh strawberries with homemade whipped cream.

Traditions are beautiful things. One day, hopefully, a long time from now, when I'm gone, I hope that these eggs grace the tables of my daughters and they think fondly of me carefully bringing them back from my travels, their eccentric mama who had a serious case of wanderlust and an unquenchable curiosity about the world. Perhaps they'll put their own spin on our usual meal, or maybe they'll create a brand new meal that works better for them. Whatever the case, thinking about our family traditions being shared and passed on never fails to fill my heart with all things good and grateful.

Our world is changing fast - faster than many of us would like. I think that's why it's more important than ever to hold tight to our traditions. It's not living in the past to celebrate the way we've always done things. Instead, it's honoring the past. And as we add our new twists, like some new favorite dishes or new decorations, we put our own stamps on it for the generations to come.

Whether you attend the religious service of your choice, host a huge get-together, or enjoy a small special meal, I hope today is everything you want it to be.

I wish you spring flowers and love and good food. Whatever your tradition, I hope that it's a beautiful day.

Love,
Daisy

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