I listened to a radio show yesterday at work. As part of the schtick, they discussed (at some length, including a listener survey) their favorite Easter candy.

It got me thinking about Easter, and how carefully we avoid its message. Like the pagan cultures that celebrated some kind of spring festival, we would rather have a holiday that points us to birds, bunnies, and blooming flowers. With a little creativity, we can tie the resurrection of Jesus into that structure. Lilies. Baskets. New life…...