According to our kids (both Chicks A’s and B’s), it only takes two years for a tradition to develop.  Their rule in tradition setting goes something like this – you do something one year and it is just a fun event,  but if you continue it the next, it becomes tradition.  So, this year for the Easter Vigil Mass (which we have attended for the last three years with Chick B’s family) the decision had already been made regarding where would eat dinner.

It just so happens that three years ago, we selected Taxco, a small neighborhood restaurant that serves the most delicious Mexican fare.  We chose this establishment for two reasons – convenience,  and our husbands and kids like the food.  Unbeknownst to us at the time, a tradition was born.  So this year there was no need to figure out dinner plans.  We already knew we were going to Taxco.

As my daughter and I were getting ready to go, I mused (out loud) “Don’t you think it is rather odd that we go to a Mexican restaurant to celebrate Easter?”  She glared at me (like I might try and change the plan) and said rather firmly, “No mom – this is tradition.  Besides it all fits just perfectly.  Taxco is a Mexican restaurant; Mexico is a predominately Catholic country; and we are going to Mass to celebrate Easter!”

Follow the logic?  Yes – but a curious tradition no doubt!

Chick A