In countries around the world there are annual dates when the community gathers to celebrate. In western countries like Australia, we have religious days like Easter and Christmas. Then we also have times where the whole community stops and reflects, such as ANZAC Day. But what is the point of these occasions? Are they just a yearly tradition or a commercial opportunity?
Remembering is important, because it brings the events of the past, into the present, in an effort to change our future. Remembering for the sake of a tradition does not achieve a great deal. But reminding our community of important events of the past, to consider them in the context of today, can have the outcome of shifting what will occur in the future.
For the Christian, remembering the death and resurrection of Jesus each Easter reminds us of an incredible sacrifice, as well as the miracle of resurrection, which should help shift how we live in the future.
