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Show v . V $ jBlegant Easter, Lady of Spring, Dressed in lace and lily arrayed, Brimming with hope bursting to sing Of Life reborn and unafraid. ' Baskets, bunnies and bonnets parade With chicks of technicolor wing; Hiit 'ii S 4 tftaf 9. S&- & !& A f '.V v. 5 , s ," Lustrous, Lovely, Lady of Spring. as?;' Fred Forbes rrffflfrfitrttfininfnnrfftiiHrtBr r ir : mnnf w AFTER CHURCH THERE'S DINNER Typical of the scenes which will be taking- place in homes of Central Utah this Easter Day is the one portrayed above by the Charles Atkinson family of Provo. , Mr. Atkinson is at the head of the table with David and Scott on the left, Mrs. Atkinson at the end and Jane and Judy on the right. The Atkinsons are also, shown on this page engaged in other typical Easter activities. - A ? 1 V 1 , k 1 n iwvVLi r II f Am V 1 ill T' IN SEARCH OF EGGS Down the walk come the Atkinson children in search of Easter eggs, to fill their baskets. They are, from left, David, Jane and Scott. Jane is making sure she's not left behind in the search as she holds on tight to her brothers hands. I - WAV.V.'.V.VH GETTING SET FOR EASTER Posing for the photographer as they read the beautiful story of Christ's resurrection in preparation for church services this morning are the Atkinson family. Mr. Atkinson reads the story from the family Bible as ' his wife and the children gather around. A Family's Observance Of Easter: ' A.M-- .: v. . . Church, Fashions, Egg Hunt, Food! : : . the Civil War, that the Protestant churches; other than the Lutheran and Episcopalian, began to mark this day by special services. The desire of the churches to bring consolation tb those bereaved by the war made it natural . for them to choose. Easter, Sunday, with ' its promise of the victory of life over death, as the occasion for special emphasis. Bermuda lilies were used so commonly for decoration on altars that they became known as the Easter lily. The liturgical colour for Easter is white, the sign of joy, light and purity, and has been used for centuries in ; every - church, of every denomination. The most joyous', of Christian fesv tivals, Easter is observed annually on the first Sunday after the full moon following the vernal equinox, which thii , 7 year fell on March 20. By CAROLYNN WHIPPLE "Why seek ye the living among the dead?'--' He is not here, but is risen. if X V ''- i v 4 i. v-- ',Luke-24:54- -' .: . h With these words begins the beautiful story of resurrection which, will be told today at churches of all denominations In Central Utah. With the dawn of Easter morning comes new hope, new - yf life, a new season and new clothes. The Spring holiday will be celebrated by most 'families with Ian Easter egg hunt, donning of gay spring colors and a trip to the church of their choice. Gay spring bonnets will '.be very much in evidence with sparkling colors on the ladies,' young,' and old. With, the fashion, upsurge In the popularity of bright colors, high necklines, and simple, sophistic ated lines, ladies everywhere will resemble a gay spring garden of festive colors. Children'- will awake with the robins to hunt for Easter eggs to fill their baskets, along with, chocolate eggs and rabbits, and candy. Some( may even find real chickens, t ducks and rabits with their baskets. rAfter' breakfast Mother will dress the children in their spring togs, put on her" best and join Father in the family car for the trip to church. Here the miracle of Him who came from the dead to bring to His people around the world the miracle of life after death will be told". However, in America, it was not until the latter part of the 19th century, particularly during j , . ? v " a- if. I i tJfr , ' .v.- X:V-'- J. - i ; , . . is. FINAL TOUCHES Pinnino; a flower to her daughter's dress, Mrs. Atkinson applies the finishing touch before they leave for church services. With their bright gowns and bright smiles, they resemble a flower garden in bloom. Photos by Harold K. Monson; layout by iFred Forbes.) I a il i isim i . Mat .Nli - PROVO, UTAH COUNTY, -- UTAH r. . SUNDAY HERALD, APRIL 2 1961 ' . |