Facts and Figures About Easter You May Not Know

Egg fights were once common inside of a church.

Today is Easter, a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion at Calvary as described in the New Testament. Over time, Easter has evolved into more than just a religious holiday, with kids getting excited to meet the Easter Bunny, and color eggs and eat chocolate. Below are some facts and figures you may not have known about this holiday. Happy Easter!

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ICYMI: Easter Services in Lexington

There will be several Holy Week and Easter services held in churches in Lexington.

TELL US: Which PEEP Creation is Your Favorite?

Readers uploaded their unique ideas, what do you think of their visions?

  We asked, you answered and we received some great entries in our request for your creative PEEPs displays. We've gathered the best of our entries and here they are for you to take a look, judge and tell us which one you think is best.  So, scroll through our photos, pick your favorite and tell us in the comments section below.  The winner gets bragging rights of the best creative use of PEEPs this Easter season.  Happy viewing and thank you everyone for your submissions! 

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Show Patch Your Easter PEEPS!

If you've got a creative streak and a passion for PEEPS, share it with us.

Show Patch Your Easter PEEPS!

If you've got a creative streak and a passion for PEEPS, share it with us.

PEEPS, those famously delicious and delightful marshmallow candies, aren't just for eating anymore. These days, crafty PEEPS creations are all the rage, from the White House front lawn, to re-creations of children’s books, historical settings and other unusual situations. Think you can invent something fun with PEEPS? Now's the time to show us. Here’s how to get involved: Create a work of art or diorama using PEEPS candies. It can be a local scene, something out of pop culture, a book or movie, or just something fun! Then, upload a photo of your original PEEPS design to this article. To upload a photo, you must be a registered Patch user. Click the 'Sign Up' button in the top right corner of the home page to create an account. All photos …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 6

Good Friday, a rabies clinic, tax bills and more today in Lexington.

1. It's Good Friday: And that means the Lexington Public Schools and adminstrative offices are closed. Town offices are open. 2. Free Rabies Clinic Saturday: Lexington Health officials, animal control and the Burlington Veterinary Hospital are collaborating to host a rabies vaccine clinic for dogs and cats belonging to Lexington residents. This clinic will be held rain or shine on Saturday, April 7. Dogs will be vaccinated during the first hour, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and cats will be vaccinated from 10:45 to 11: 45 a.m. There are a limited number of doses available and pre-registration is required. All dogs must be on a leash and owners shall have a bag to clean up after their dog. All cats must be in carriers. 3. Fourth Quarter Property…

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Five Things to Do This Weekend: April 6 to 8

A look at what's going on in and around Lexington this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Lexington Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities you'll want to take part in this weekend in Lexington and beyond. 1. Easter Egg Hunt & Bake Sale Where/When: First Baptist Church, 1580 Massachusetts Ave; 10 a.m., Saturday, April 7 Why Go: Prizes, stories, baked goods and more! Bags to collect eggs will be provided for children ages 3 to 10 at the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Bake Sale at First Baptist. Pricing: Free 2. Bent Shapes and Reflections at LACS Where/When: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 7 and 12 to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 8 Why …

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Raising Lexington: Easter and Passover Traditions with the Kids

Engage the kids during this spring’s Easter and Passover holiday season with fun activities that encourage them to learn.

  Spring is still my favorite season, and not just because my birthday falls in it, but because everything seems new and possible. I grew up with the Easter tradition and my husband with Passover, so now we get the best of both worlds and can share that with our kids. While I am fully verse is the Easter ways, and hosting Easter dinner is only slightly overwhelming, Passover is another story. I rely on my husband and his family to show me the ropes. In other words, we always hope for an invitation to Passover Seder. From the get-go I was interested in making these holidays about family and tradition. While I love chocolate, I wasn’t about to load up the kids baskets with massive quantities of the sweet stuff, so I opted to make the kids …

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