Semana Santa
Today is the beginning of Holy Week, and I was just serenaded by a parade passing by with firetrucks, ambulances, and all sorts of ruckus. I don't know if they had the palm branches and stuff, but it sure was loud! Easter isn't really a big deal to the evangelicals in Mexico, I think in reaction to the Catholic celebrations. I remember feeling sort of let down on my first Easter out of the US. The church service wasn't any different, they didn't wear special clothes, didn't sing special songs, nothing! I guess their idea is that we celebrate the Resurrection every day, so there shouldn't be anything exceptional.
Happy Palm Sunday everyone. I have always loved thinking of Jesus riding into Jerusalem and the people waving palm branches and singing Hosanna in the Highest!
I must confess I love liturgy. I love going to mass with my in laws during Christmas and Easter. I've always been known as a trouble maker in the Southern Baptist circles here, so it comes as no suprise that I go to Catholic mass from time to time. My belief is that Jesus participated in all the Jewish customs and traditions but never let them be what defined his relationship to the Father. I would miss the celebration of the Passion too...
Posted by: Kevin T | 2008.03.17 at 09:11 AM
It is always a conundrum for consideration: why is Christmas more celebrated than Easter? I tend to be one of those who "treat every day alike" but holidays are important interruptions to the status quo. Therefore, it has long been a befuddlement to me as to why Christmas is so much more "celebratory" than Easter. Maybe it is that gift exchange thing....?
Posted by: Reed | 2008.03.19 at 05:38 PM