If there’s one universal certainty among most – if not all – people, we surely enjoy the transition from the cold, gloomy atmosphere of winter to the explosion of life and natural beauty as the months of spring unfold.

Hallmarks of this special time include the religious holidays that many of us celebrate, such as Easter, for those of the Christian faith, and the rites of Passover practiced by those of the Jewish faith. Likewise, the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr begins later this month.

Whatever one’s faith – or lack of religious belief – we can all pretty much agree that the old-fashioned traditions we have known our lives can bring us closer together, as long as we embrace them in the spirit of goodwill and community involvement.

One doesn’t have to necessarily have religious convictions to enjoy watching the young ones having a ball at a neighborhood Easter egg hunt.

History tells us that the custom of the Easter egg hunt has its origins dating back to the late 16th century, when the Protestant reformer Martin Luther organized egg hunts for his congregation. Easter eggs and the egg hunt became more popular in mainstream England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as society began to change. The tradition continued on through the present day, and it looks as though it will go on into the future.

This has become a tradition that the religious and secular alike can enjoy either participating in or simply observing.

And hey, if nothing else there are those great after-Easter candy blowout sales at your local pharmacy. Just don’t overdo it.