A aaha, Duke of Url Presents: St.Patrick, Ireland and Easter

St. Patrick's Day, Easter and, for many, the
beginning of Spring all characterize
March as entertaining, spiritual and refreshing.
Hopefully, so will these classy sites. Enjoy.

	Try the Northern Ireland Government search engine. It's called Architext Querying. Ask for a search on IRA, and view the wanted posters.
	*"Irish Sayings and Proverbs". I suppose they might have a few odd sayings. G* This site is similar to a green Hee-Haw. I have inserted my favourite proverb a little lower on this page.**
	Ladies how would you like dancing lessons. Visit Valarie in Dublin and make reservations to study belly-dancing. Yes belly-dancing is alive and swell in Ireland.
	Have we forgotten St. Patrick? Nope. Ms Heather will tell you all about him and she has a wee bit of a game called Find the Pot of Gold. She says it's for kids, but I liked it.

	The famous Black Watch Regiment of Canada presents the Recipe of the Month - "Cullen Skink"
	Interested in Irish stocks, art, and lots of other goodies? Then visit the Internet Ireland's Homepage.
	Bird watching in Northern Ireland. Ornithologists from Britain and Western Europe come to study the birds of Northern Ireland every year, and with good reason.
	Irish recipes and drinks at the Fiddlers Green Site. This is a classy site where time can be consumed.

	Irish-Catholic Americans can follow their heritage via The Ancient Order Of Hibernians. An Internet Search.
	While you are drinking that Irish coffee in the morning, why not travel here and read "The Irish Times". To-day's paper and a live view of Dublin, etc.
	"The Clan of Ireland" A real class act by the Kelly Family. This site is chuck full of clanny information.
	We cannot say good-bye to Ireland without having a jug of green beer. Visit the Guinness site and try to impress the bartender or waitress. Have fun.

	To begin this journey, I suggest a diligent look at this magnificent painting of the Calvary. It will take a moment to download, patience will be well rewarded.
	"Easter on the Net"… This classy site commemorates all aspects of Easter. Well written and excellent design.
	"Big Internet Easter Egg Hunt"… Last year over 322,003 surfers enjoyed hunting for eggs all over the WWW. Jump in and have some fun. A looonngg project.
	"Pask - Easter in Sweden"… I enjoyed this short story about Easter customs in Sweden, yet I am unable to speak Swedish. Must be a blonde thing.

Calvary Lilly and Cross Rise Again

The Symbols Of Easter

by Pastor Charlie Schultz

Everyone is familiar with the meaning and significance of Easter. On that day, Christians from every nation and tribe on earth unite in an outburst of joy and exuberance. It is the zenith, the apogee, the utter pinnacle of the Christian year. Easter is the celebration of the resurrection from the dead of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Christians believe that as a gracious consequence of his resurrection, we, too, may anticipate our resurrection to eternal life.

The Church has spoken eloquently of Our Lord's resurrection. One way it has attempted to depict the significance of Easter is through the medium of visual symbols. Here are three of the more interesting symbols for Easter.

THE BUTTERFLY It is patent why the butterfly has become one of the loveliest symbols of Easter. The beautiful form of the butterfly coming from the seemingly lifeless chrysalis could hardly fail to suggest itself as a parallel to Christ's release from the tomb. Furthermore, the individual Christian's victory over death and the grave is suggested as well. The larva suggests the lowly condition of man on earth. The chrysalis represents the body of man in the grave. And, of course, the butterfly signifies his glorified body destined for eternal life.

The Pheonix THE PHOENIX The Phoenix is a bird of legend. After living for four or five hundred years, it gathers a nest of sweet smelling twigs and spices. The nest is set on fire by the heat of the sun, and the phoenix is consumed, only to rise from the ashes -- recreated and young. Thus begins a new cycle of never-ending life. The parallel to both Our Lord's resurrection as well as our own is self-evident. From the ashes of death and destruction, we rise to newness of eternal life.

Easter Lilly THE EASTER LILY Easter lilies which make up such a large share of church decorations on Easter Sunday are perhaps the most traditional of all Easter symbols. All gardeners know that the bulb of the lily must first shrivel and become death-like in appearance. But after planting, it grows to blossom at Easter time in a display of white glory. The analogy is again obvious. From death comes life. From ugliness comes stunning beauty.

"Charlie"

	"Lent… it's not the stuff in your dryer filter." The Latimer Memorial United Methodist Church presents Easter Eternal - Rev. Alex Stevenson.
	"Dribbled Eggs"…step by step instructions on how to dribble an egg. Basketball players need not apply.
	An Easter Parade on an Island in Greece, the town of Corfu celebrates Easter.
	"Easter Wreath Dough"… You cannot call yourself a baker until you can make one and a home is not Easter complete without one.

	Madam Lepona looks to the Easter Bunny and offers you an astrological forecast for Easter week.
	Step by step instructions to making a Ukranian Easter Egg also called Pysanky. Zia does it again.
	"Lent, Easter, the Resurrection" A must see. Art of the Masters are gloriously displayed here. I call this a classy wow site.
	"An Easter Poem - It's true meaning." A magical poem, creating enthralling pictures and calming music from words.
	"The Funny Bunny Trail"… A bunch of wee children offer humourous tips on finding Easter Eggs. You should enjoy this immensely.
	And finally… this last link is for the lucky folk who are able to enjoy an early spring. Microsoft has a classy page with loads of gardening links-- enjoy. "sigh" More on spring later when I can see and feel it.

We hope you enjoyed this presentation, thought at first it might be a bit uneventful but the surfing became very interesting.