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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Everyone became so sensitive to religion and are too worried about offending someone these days. A girl can't even carry her pistol anymore when visiting the Cherry blossoms like she could do in the 50s!

cherry blossoms

Mar 27, 2016 12:16 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

It's way less celebratory in feeling than it was in the 1950's and 1960's. I haven't bought a new Easter outfit and hat probably since 1966.

Mar 26, 2016 10:42 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Those were the days.....

Mar 26, 2016 11:34 PM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

It is whatever you make it!

Unfortunately, we had another power outage early this morning and it has just now come back on.  Many festivities needed to be postponed or at least delayed.  All the Easter lunches at the local restaurants couldn't be held either.

People can be bah humbugs at any time of the year if they really try hard enough.

Mar 27, 2016 03:59 AM
Rainer
392,768
Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

It is a big deal in that we welcome any and all family to share the day with us in person or on the phone.  The joyful laughter is that happens is what is most important to us today.

Mar 27, 2016 12:10 AM
Rainmaker
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DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY
Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Highest Ranked Certified Mobile Notary in Virginia

Easter will ALWAYS be a BIG day ! 

Mar 26, 2016 11:55 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It is a big deal, but not as big as when my daughter was young. At 15 I could not even get her to make Easter Eggs with me last night. I was thinking of hiding eggs for me to find just to keep the tradition up. 

Mar 26, 2016 10:54 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Michael, oh so true! It is now not such a big deal. In my youth, a new outfit and church was required!

Mar 26, 2016 09:37 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Michael.  In some areas it is still strong, others not so much.  Sigh

Mar 26, 2016 08:40 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

It is always a big deal for me because of what it represents.

Mar 27, 2016 05:55 AM
Rainmaker
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

I try to keep up the tradition and my family appreciates it. This year we had a friend of my daughter's from the Ukraine and she shared with us that their Easter is the first of May and they share/exchange a special baked bread, color hard boiled eggs and have a special meal. She loved our Easter egg hunt and will share with her family next year!

Mar 27, 2016 04:26 AM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael,

In Europe, it still is.  Monday is a holiday as is Good Friday.  In Costa Rica and other countries, the whole week leading to Easter is a holiday.  Happy Easter to You.  A

Mar 27, 2016 01:08 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No holidays are a big deal anymore - really depressing.

Maybe some of the ladies will remember that this was the 1st day we got to put on those white patent leather shoes for church.

Mar 26, 2016 10:33 PM
Rainmaker
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Church & brunch today.  Growing up add new clothes.

Mar 26, 2016 10:31 PM
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4,572,117
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It was another day of the week but with chocolate.  

Mar 28, 2016 12:22 AM
Rainmaker
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

It is a "big deal" but I feel like it was bigger when I was younger... New outfit was a must & I remember a lot of hats and gloves at church. Life WAS slower so maybe that was part of it...  Maybe.

Mar 27, 2016 10:10 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - well, it's a big deal for many who believe in it.

Mar 27, 2016 03:38 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

No new clothes, but Sunday Morning belongs to God every week in my life, Easter is certainly a big deal.

Mar 27, 2016 03:26 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Church and a big meal with family

Mar 27, 2016 12:45 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

It was special when I was a kid and I still try to keep it special and remember the reason for day. 

Mar 27, 2016 11:39 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It is a semi-big deal now. No new outfit now. 

Mar 27, 2016 10:53 AM
Rainmaker
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Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

It's still a big day and celebration  for my family. 

Mar 27, 2016 10:25 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

It is a very Big Deal, no new clothes, but for other important reasons.

Mar 27, 2016 07:29 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no one had an Easter Bonnet on today....very casual.... photos to come soon.... good food....good family company..... fun time together.... 

Mar 27, 2016 06:09 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

No, not much. When my kids were younger, it was much more fun and preparations. 

Mar 27, 2016 05:26 AM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Easter is special for me. Sharing Easter Sunrise some place in nature (here on Kauai it's at the beach), then breakfast and some planned activities.

Mar 27, 2016 05:24 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Not a big deal in my Jewish home, Michael.

Mar 27, 2016 05:04 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Just another day.  When is easter anyways? 

Mar 27, 2016 04:32 AM
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Cathy Cowger
aReal Estate Service Team - Merritt Island, FL
Broker-Associate serving FL Space Coast

This year it is just another day, sort of.  I am busily studying for my post-license broker exam and am in a time crunch.  We will sit together around our little family table this evening to enjoy our Easter Repast

Mar 27, 2016 04:15 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Well...today it will be just another day...my sister and niece left this morning so we had our "Eater Lunch" a day early!

Mar 27, 2016 02:50 AM
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Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

I don't buy a new Easter bonnet, but it is still a special day in our home!

Mar 27, 2016 02:15 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The traditions of the past are now just fond memories.

Mar 27, 2016 01:53 AM
Ambassador
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

It's still a Big Deal but not because I make it so.  Every day is a big deal, in my world.  

Mar 27, 2016 12:44 AM
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3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Times have changed ... PEOPLE have changed the time. Focus has shifted. I preferred the days of my youth. 

Mar 27, 2016 12:43 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

The grandkids are here so it's a big day

Mar 27, 2016 12:41 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

We appeciate the day, and it's meaning. No need to commecialize it.

Mar 27, 2016 12:32 AM
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

We will be wearing jeans to Church.  It's not about the clothes it's about the heart and what it holds.

Mar 27, 2016 12:05 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I remember those days too. In the latin culture, it is still very alive

Mar 26, 2016 11:51 PM
Rainmaker
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. I heard that over $16 billion was spent on Easter candy this year. It appears like on all the holidays, money is a bigger deal than the true meaning of the holiday.

Mar 26, 2016 11:32 PM
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Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

It's just another good day! The resurrection should be celebrated by a believer everyday. Same with V-day, I don't need the excuse of Valentine's day to show the LOVE!

Mar 26, 2016 11:28 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

My area is one of the most diverse areas in the entire world with a large immigrant population from numerous countries.  As a result, many different holidays are celebrated by different cultures, religions etc.

Mar 26, 2016 11:27 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

It is just another day of the week. 

Mar 26, 2016 10:49 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

It's another day, and not a good day for a casual brunch.

Mar 26, 2016 10:43 PM