From the Editor
Birds are chirping, the trees are budding, and the sun shines until 7 p.m. Daffodils with their yellow trumpets announce “We made it!” Spring has sprung.
I am especially fond of the yellow forsythia bushes. Like clockwork every year at this time, it bursts with yellow blooms – just in time for my birthday. With my actual name Cynthia, as a kid, my little ears only heard the yellow bushes called “For-Cynthia” (rather than forsythia.) So throughout my childhood, I believed those bushes bloomed just for me, because, afterall, it was my birthday. I wish I never found out otherwise. The forsythia remains my favorite sign of spring.
Easter and Passover at the Jersey Shore are full of special events and opportunities to create memories and begin new traditions. From the fashion strolls to the dueling pianos to the Easter Bunny strolling the boards, there is a collective sense of joy in the salt air.
Our Easter traditions have changed dramatically over the years. When the kids were little, Bob and I would take them to the egg hunts, and smile as they’d giggle on the kiddie rides. We’d snack our way down the boardwalk and fly kites on the beach. Later as teens though, they would roll their eyes at the mention of egg hunts or other “childish” traditions. That is, until we learned what made them tick. Instead of trinkets or candy, we put coins, and dollar bills in the eggs we hid, with one “golden egg” containing $20. Bob and I laughed as the kids suddenly became enthusiastic egg hunters once again.
This year, with our children grown, many of our Easter traditions have evolved. We still all enjoy Easter at the Jersey Shore though. Heading up to the boardwalk after church service, we enjoy the Dueling Pianos, “Best Dressed” contests, and other festivities.
Traditions, like all things in life, shift over time as families grow and change. Although we’ve lost some beloved family members in recent years, we treasure the time with those that are still with us. And this year, we gained a puppy! At 9 weeks now, she is both a 3-pound tornado and bundle of love.
Whatever season of life you are in, I encourage you to make Easter (or Passover) special with little things. Cut some flowers to bring inside or buy yourself some macarons from an old fashioned candy store. You could attend a religious service, watch the town parades from the sidewalk, or plant some flowers in your backyard.
This issue of Shore Local is bursting with fun local event listings and features. Check out the Events and Happenings section on page 18 and Seven fun things to do Easter Weekend on page 65. For more adult entertainment, turn to Wahoo, Shore Local’s Entertainment Guide, highlighted in yellow in the center of each edition of Shore Local.
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From our home to yours, wishing you a Happy Easter and Passover.
Peace & Love,
Cindy
