Celebrating Easter in Clear Lake

Apr 12, 2022 | Chamber Blog, Holiday

Colored eggs and candy and Jesus – oh my!

BY: RACHEL WUMKES

The holiday of Easter is commonly known by Christians as the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ after he died on the cross at Calvary. The entire week – Holy Week – is a sacred event where many people reflect on life, often fasting as they go deep into their religion to become stronger in their faith, and then rejoice in the revelation on Easter morning in the forgiveness of sins.

The resurrection of Jesus is essentially the foundation on which Christian religions are built, making Easter a significant event on the yearly calendar.

As with any Christian holiday, Easter had become increasingly commercialized over the years. Corporations and their advertisers are aware of the amount of importance placed on attaching a fictional character to such a holiday, which led to the birth of the Easter Bunny. In the 1700s, the character arrived in the United States by way of German immigrants. As they settled in Pennsylvania, they continued their tradition of the “egg laying hare” by building nests for the creature to lay its colored eggs.

It has since evolved into the large white bunny we often see today.

Hopping along, this fluffy cottontail comes bearing bright-colored baskets filled with trinkets and toys for all the boys and girls to enjoy. Many traditions are associated with the Easter holiday, upheld over the years by many families. Some include dying hard-boiled eggs to color and hide, preparing the traditional feast of ham with all the fixings, and consuming copious amount of chocolate and marshmallow treats.

In Clear Lake, we’ve got the best of both worlds covered – the spiritual and the secular!

There are two opportunities for the youngsters to participate in an Easter egg hunt.

Oakwood Care Center Easter Egg Hunt – 400 Hwy 18 West

DATE: Friday, April 15th

TIME: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

WHERE: on the lawn

COST: FREE to the public

DETAILS: This event will take place on the front lawn. Kids are encouraged to wear their Easter best for photos with the Easter Bunny.

Clear Lake Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt – 800 N 2^nd Ave N (at Central Gardens!)

DATE: Saturday, April 16^th

TIME: 10:00am – Noon

COST: FREE to the public

DETAILS: Bring your camera for photos with the Easter Bunny! East age group will also have ONE golden egg available to find which wins you a fantastic gift basket 😊

These Chamber Member churches have ample amounts of chances to attend various services throughout all Holy Week as well as Easter Sunday. If you don’t currently have a church home, any of these listed below would love to welcome you with open arms.

I’ve done all the leg work for you – just look them up, give them a shout via your favorite choice of communication, and get your Easter plans set!

Clear Lake Regular Baptist Church – 314 N. 6^th Street

WEBSITE: www.clbaptistchurch.com

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Clear-Lake-Baptist-112803003953456

PHONE: (641) 357-5851

EMAIL: clrbchurch@gmail.com

First Congregational Church – 923 Buddy Holly Place

WEBSITE: https://www.congregationalclearlake.com/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCongregationalClearLake/

PHONE: (641) 357-2818

EMAIL: clcong@cltel.net

Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church – 1310 Hwy 18 West