How is this night different from all other nights? One of the four questions of the Passover Seder …. While I’m not Jewish, I am reflecting on this weekend beginning with Passover tonight and its story, and what I have learned about the Seder from dear friends who have shared some of the traditions and foods of this important event. As a genealogist, I’m recognizing that in the long history of my ancestors over thousands of years, I have Jewish ancestors. My AncestryDNA results also indicate that I have Ashkenazi Jewish heritage – a low percentage (<5%) indicating a distant connection – but nonetheless, it doesn’t surprise me as early Christians were Jewish. And, because of my Eastern European DNA, it is likely that it comes from there.
So I’m celebrating the beginning of an ancient commemoration.
Earlier this month, we celebrated the spring Equinox, honoring our relationship to the Earth, the changing of seasons and our Native heritage, family and friends. AND I will be celebrating Easter in my faith community and with mom on Sunday. 
Whatever your beliefs, faith tradition or thoughts about all things spiritual or religious, wishing you the beauty and freshness of the spring growth, earth awakening and return of green grass, baseball and flowers. May you have love, peace and beauty in your life!
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