The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-03-30

Abe colored Easter eggs, as gay as
the Easter flowers in the fields, are
universal In Russia and in Paris,
and In fact today In all large cities
of the world, imitation eggs are made
of confectionery, and jewellers go SO
far as to make eggs of gold and sill
yer and to set them with gems for the
Easter trade.
Easter Symbols Universal.
The Christian church introduced
the most beautiful celebrations of all.
1 Easter is the inspiring feast of the
year and its celebration means re-
newal of faith. Even in remote parts
of the world, where priests and their
| little flocks assemble, the Easter
I lights burn on the affairs and faithful
congregations sing Easter carols with
Joy.
The most solemn celebration of all
is that held in the Church of the Holy
Sepulcher at Jerusalem. Pilgrims as
semble from every corner OF Christen-
dom, and ascend the Via Dolorosa
chanting prayers. Many attend the
feet-washing ceremonies, and throngs
haste to the church where devotion
keeps them waiting from Good Friday
until Saturday afternoon, when the
Patriarch with .unlighted torch enters
the gloom of the sepulcher.
They watch with bated breath for
his return. No light fickers in the
darkness, then suddenly blaze
flames up, the torch is on fire and
with shout of thanksgiving the null
titude breaks into singing a glorious
hymn of thanksgiving. Those nearest |
the altar eagerly snatch fire from the I
orch, candle after candle Is lighted
Intil every taper in the church is
burning. The worshipers rise, the
loom is dispelled, and they go forth
nto the gray Of the morning greeting
ne another, Christ is arisen!" meet
lg the reply, ~He is arisen indeed"
Ceremonies at Rome.
The festal ceremonies at Rome are
lost splendid. The Pope officiates at
ass on that day and st. Peters is
led with cardinals, prelates, and dig
taries from all parts of the world
he day is ushered in by firing can
IN from the Castle of st. Angelo.
he magnificent basilica is richly
affairs are newly ornament
!, the lights around St. Peters tomb
re burning, and the Pope is seated
/ HIS chair Of state in vestments
blaze with gold.
Beautiful Easter Carols.
Easter carols are sung in all Chris
an lands. Some of the most beauti-
IL are those from the Tyrol, where
myers go from house to house Spain
ives way to joy in fetes, and gifts are
Iade to the Virgin, who Is adorned .
18th her best robes and jewels at this
me. Russians enjoy a gift tree,
Ike our Christmas tree, while jew
led Easter eggs are exchanged in ,
le imperial household.
There is a mystery about the ORR
in of the Easter rabbit of Germany.
,gg-hunting in the forest, where
rown people have hidden the colored
ggs, Is as popular as egg-rolling is
n the White House grounds in Wash
ngton. In some places doves are lib
rated at Easter, and it is quite gem
raj to fill Easter baskets with flow
RS, or cakes, and to make visits to
-enew good will among friends
A great deal of beautiful music has
been written for the Easter services. T
which have become elaborate occa-
slons in the churches. Many carols I
that ara sung have been handed down
by tradition and repeated from father
to son. They frequently tell the New
story of the first Christian
Faster morning when Christ rose
from the tomb, and gave all human be-
ings faith in Immortality.