Easter marks the most important religious celebration of the Christian faith. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which his followers believe occurred on the third day after his death. Unlike Christmas there is no fixed date for Easter, but it always falls on a Sunday (usually between late March and late April). Christians may commemorate this day according to their religious denomination; however the custom of sunrise service is quite common.
Over the centuries religious observances have been supplemented by popular customs, some having their origins in pre-Christian religions. Some of these customs were incorporated from springtime fertility celebrations of European and middle-eastern pagan religions, as a solute to spring marking re-birth. For instance, Easter Bunny and Easter eggs are considered to have their roots as pagan symbols for fertility.
Easter eggs are viewed as symbol of joy and celebration, and of new life and resurrection. Easter eggs, of both the hard-boiled and chocolate varieties are found around the world.
On Easter Sunday children hunt for brightly colored eggs around the houses believed to be left there by Easter Bunny.
So color some hard boiled eggs (kits are available in all the drug stores, grocery stores and discount stores.) or get some plastic eggs and fill them with jelly beans, chocolates or coins. Hide them in the house or in the yard, be creative, have fun and have a hunt with your kids. Everyone will love it!
For over 40 years Earth Day has mobilized and motivated people and organizations around the world to demonstrate their committment to environmental protection. 
Fone Champaiporn has spent one year with the Kull family in the Hamptons, Long Island. Back in November her host family said this about Fone, “We are grateful to our au pair Fone because she is a lovely and kind person. She truly cares for our children and she is interested in everything that our family does. In just a few months, she has > become an integral member of our family (much appreciated also by grandparents on both sides) and we cannot imagine being without her!!!
To celebrate her second year with their family, Fone’s host family surprised her with some gifts. She was truly touched and said this in response, “It was a cute surprise from my host family for my first anniversary in the USA! It makes me love them even more! <3 ^_^
It is traditional on Passover to only eat unleavened food. Many rid their entire house of 
On Saturday, April 2nd the Long Island Clusters of Au Pair in America went to NYC to see the new Broadway show “Baby It’s You!” The show is in previews and officially opens April 27th. We all loved the show which featured songs made famous by the Shirelles. 
BABY IT’S YOU! is the original Broadway musical inspired by the true story of Florence Greenberg, a suburban housewife from New Jersey, who discovered one of the greatest girl groups of all time, The Shirelles, and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry’s first female powerhouse.