Stories behind the traditions and songs of Easter
Spiritual insights, real-life tales, and captivating legends reveal the events and backgrounds that shaped the most beloved traditions and songs of Easter, from Easter eggs to sunrise services
Nonfiction
183 pages ; 19 cm
9780310263159, 0310263158
70877831
Introduction: the history of the Easter Celebration
All glory, laud, and honor
Alas! and did my Savior bleed (at the cross?)
When I survey the wondrous cross
The history of Lent
Christ the Lord is risen today
Were you there
Jesus paid it all
The history of Passion plays
Near the cross
I gave my life for thee
Hallelujah! Christ is risen
The tradition of sunrise services
Beneath the cross of Jesus
Crown Him with many crowns
Christ arose (lo, in the grave He lay)
The tradition of Easter parades
At Calvary
Blessed Redeemer
One day
The custom of dressing up for Easter
The old rugged cross
Living for Jesus
The history of the Easter egg
Lead me to Calvary
He lives!
The history of the Easter bunny
Because He lives
Ten thousand angels cried