In medieval times a festival of egg-throwing was held in church, during which the priest would throw a hard-boiled egg to one of the choir boys. It was then tossed from one choir boy to the next and whoever held the egg when the clock struck 12 was the winner and retained the egg.
Easter time means Easter eggs
Of rainbow colored hue,
A soft and cuddly bunny
And a jelly bean or two.
A brand new Easter bonnet
On top of baby's head,
A bit of artificial grass
In green or gold or red.
A little woven basket
Beside each bedroom door,
Where children may discover them
At dawn, as they explore.
Just a bit of whimsey
For a special holiday.
Moments shared together,
Then gently tucked away.
SHIRLEY SALLAY
