Carole Gariepy
Special for The Gardner News
When Deacon Peter Haley sent out an email announcing that there would be an Easter Bonnet competition this year, we knew the day would not only be one to celebrate the risen Jesus but would be one of fun and nostalgia.
Years ago, a woman never went to church without wearing a hat, and Easter was the time for purchasing a new hat and a new dress. Christmas services celebrating the birth of Jesus were special, but the service commemorating His rising from the dead was the highlight that demonstrated the promise of life after death for Christians. That’s certainly something to dress up for.