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The Easter season has religious meaning for many people, but it is also a time to celebrate springtime and renewal. Even non-religious families can enjoy Good Friday and the Easter season with fun, meaningful traditions that get the whole family involved.

* Take a walk through your neighborhood to admire the beauty of the outdoors.

Look for newly-bloomed flowers in gardens, and examine the local trees for buds. If you like, you can take photographs of the blooms you see, and put them into a digital collage when you return home. Better yet, print the photographs out and place them around the house to infuse your home with the vibrant colors of spring. If your neighborhood has more concrete than greenery, head over to your local park to enjoy the scenery there. The important thing is to get out and enjoy the sunshine as a family.

* Plant a family flower or vegetable garden.

Your kids will love playing in the dirt, and you can use this opportunity to describe how a plant grows from a tiny seed. If you don't have a yard to plant a garden, or if you don't want to tear up your lawn to make garden space, you could plant a raised square-foot garden on the porch or deck, an indoor herb garden, or some wildflower seeds in a pot by the front door.

* Go outside or open the windows and listen to the songs of the birds.

Close your eyes and try to identify the birds by their song. Then sing along! Help your kids make up a song about springtime.

* Have the kids make a painting or collage of what spring means to them.

If you went for that walk and took photos of the flowers and buds, you can print them out and use them for the collage. Look through old magazines for more pictures and ideas, and you can even print some colorful pictures off the internet.

* Have a family dinner made with local spring fruits and vegetables.

Go to the local farmer's market and pick up supplies for dinner. Get everyone involved with the process kids can put together a simple fruit salad, or make decorative place cards for the dinner table. Be sure to include a centerpiece of your favorite spring flowers. At dinner, have each family member talk about their favorite parts of spring.

Good Friday doesn't have to be all about religion in order to be meaningful for your family. With a few simple, meaningful traditions in place, your family can enjoy a non-religious Good Friday every year.

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