Easter Egg Hunt Research Paper

Forty days after lent that day of the year arrived. Dying eggs, hours spent at church, and the sight of the beloved yet, creepy, Easter bunny. I found myself unwilling to get up for church that Easter Sunday knowing that soon after I would have to endure the horrible Easter egg hunt. As far back as I can recall I have been apart of the Easter egg hunt at my Grandmother Karll's house. Each of the twenty-five grandchildren fought for the chance to discover the golden egg. This unique egg contained ten dollars. At that point in my twelve years of life the ten bucks would have technically made me a millionaire. Church, as usual, kept my attention with the harmonious hymns and intricate wall designs. Two hours passed until we were released from …show more content…
Suddenly the low, soothing voice of my grandpa bellowed through the two story home. “Kids, time for the hunt!”, he grumbled out. Small feet pattered towards the front door signaling the dreaded beginning to a long competition. Never once had I found the golden egg, but this I decided, was my year to shine. Each cousin was paired with another in an effort to keep us all occupied. My four year old cousin, June, grabbed my arm. She had the spunk of a young puppy and the ambition like that of Martin Luther king. June and I were known for our similar personalities. I was hoping that this similarity would soon lead us to victory. Suddenly, the time came and a countdown began. The moment my grandpa yelled go every one of the twenty-five grandchildren hustled onto the worn oak deck. Chaos began as we dispersed in every direction. I made the quick decision to lead June towards the virgin Mary statue behind multiple droopy oak trees. Upon the figurine we found two eggs, neither of which were gold. For nearly twenty more minutes I guided June to the hot tub, the tire swing attached to an itchy yellow rope, and lastly by the rusty swing set which